ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 26/27

TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 26/27

Position Summary

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking an elementary school counselor that will support students' academic, social, and emotional development through individual/group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and crisis intervention.Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating individual and small-group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, crisis intervention, academic advising, and acting as a liaison between families and staff. Creating a culture of "Everyone Learning Every Day".

Qualifications

• Must possess a master's degree or higher in school counseling, education, or counseling psychology and maintain a proper Missouri certificate in School Counseling. (Certification in a related field may be considered).
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Board Policy for Staff Conduct

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and small-group sessions to help students manage personal, social, and academic challenges.
• Implement classroom lessons on topics like social skills, bullying prevention, and emotional regulation.
• Work with families, teachers, and administrators to address student needs, behavior, and academic progress.
• Provide immediate intervention during emergencies and manage student crises.
• Analyze school data to identify student needs and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs.
• Identify students requiring specialized support and refer them to internal or external specialists.
• Acts as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and administrators, and connects families with community resources.
• Analyzes school data (attendance, discipline, grades) to identify student needs and implement targeted interventions.
• Ability to relate to early adolescents and possess strong communication and listening skills.
• Possess crisis intervention and conflict resolution abilities.
• Understanding of counseling curriculum and developmental milestones.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Terms Of Employment

• 9 month contract (179 days) plus 10 days supplemental
• Salary Schedule - Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Base salary starts at $51,500\.
• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other

Evaluations

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff