School Counselor (6-8)

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 7/1/2023
LOCATION: Rogers Middle School
DETAILS: 9 ½-month professional position (1.0 FTE) with paid sick and personal leave. District-provided benefits package that includes health, dental, life and vision insurance.
COMPENSATION: Salary for this position is in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule for the 2023-24 school year. This position begins at a minimum of $44,250 annually. Placement onto the salary schedule is determined by education and experience. Pursuant to board policy, for initial placement a maximum of 5 years of experience may be applied to the Teacher Salary Schedule. This is a full-time contracted position with benefits.
JOB SUMMARY: Utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. This SCHOOL COUNSELOR position will be serving students in grades 6-8.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a master's degree with Counseling emphasis
• Appropriate Missouri School Counseling and/or Student Services certification (Counselor K-12) required
• Candidates with teaching experience and secondary Missouri teaching certification preferred
• Candidates with prior SCHOOL COUNSELOR experience preferred
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, the community and other target populations
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and District
• Must keep current with changing trends, procedures, and laws to meet the essential duties of a SCHOOL COUNSELOR
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form
• Ability to listen well and take initiative to solve problems
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student population
• Ability to remain flexible and positive with the demands and assignments of the job without losing sight of the mission, task or assignment
• Requires the ability to work independently, use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in stressful situations
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and interact positively with students, staff, administration, and the community
• Ability to work as a team player and independently, communicate and collaborate with appropriate staff and other professionals
• Must be willing to learn new material and attend professional development, conferences and workshops

For more information regarding School Counselor duties and responsibilities, please view the School Counselor Job Description.
All applicants must apply through Affton's Unified Talent Applicant Tracking website at:
https://affton.tedk12.com/hire
External candidates must have a resume entered into Unified Talent Applicant Tracking, prior to the closing date, in order to be considered for a position. Cover letters and copies of transcripts are optional. Verification of certification and transcripts will be requested upon hire.
Current employees must complete an abbreviated Unified Talent Applicant Tracking application, by clicking on the Internal link at the top right side of the Job Listings page.
All candidates are required to complete the EPI Teacher Assessment, and the digital interview portion of the application through Interview Stream's RIVS platform. You will receive separate emails to complete these next steps. RIVS Interviews will be sent to candidates on 5/2/23. You must complete the RIVS screening in order to be considered for the position.
AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT