Counsellor- Remote work

Counselor/Elementary Counselor

Building Principal and Coordinator of College and Career Readiness and Family Services

Eligible for emergency telework: As a member of the District Counseling Department, the counselor facilitates and oversees a Missouri Comprehensive Counseling Program for students within assigned building(s). The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other educational programs.

To "telework" when requested by the District.

Implements the guidance curriculum for the purpose of delivering classroom presentations so that each child can be served in the areas of social/emotional development, academic success and college and career readiness.

Coordinates responsive services and crisis counseling to assist with the student safety and well-being.

Consults with teachers, staff and parents for the purpose of meeting the developmental needs of students.

Consults with parents for the purpose of referring students with severe problems to the appropriate community resources.

Evaluates and revises the building counseling program for the purpose of meeting the comprehensive counseling needs of the students.

Pursues professional growth for the purpose of continued education in the field of counseling, which includes attending SJSD counseling department meetings and professional development activities.

Various other duties as assigned for the purpose of serving school counseling needs of students and staff. District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties.