Counselor - Parkview High School

Job Title: Counselor-Parkview High School

Department: Student and School Services - Counseling

Pay Grade: Teacher's Salary Schedule including
15 Additional Days and $550 Supplement

FLSA Status
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Exempt

Reports to: Principal-High School in conjunction with Director of Counseling

This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for implementing the three components of the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program:
Social/ Emotional Development, Academic Development and Career Development. Also provides information and recommendations to parents and students; and assisting in the development of goals and plans for achievement.

• Analyzes student transcripts for the purpose of ensuring compliance with graduation requirements.
• Assists students in the transition from high school to post-secondary education for the purpose of ensuring continuity of services.
• Assists students with developing their Personal Plans of Study for the purpose of supporting them in pursuing their high school and post-secondary goals.
• Assists students with applications (e.g. scholarships, college, financial aid, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of application processes within designated time frames.
• Coordinates with teachers, parents, students and in-district or community agencies for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations towards meeting the developmental needs of students.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians and teachers for the purpose of enhancing student success and meeting the immediate needs of students.
• Implements comprehensive school counseling curriculum, assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
• Monitors student progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, college eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• Master's degree from an accredited college in job-related area, required.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

• Must have a Missouri Counselor 7-12 Certification, required.
• Ability to gain and maintain "Highly Qualified" status as defined by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures;…