Counselor

• Providing emotional and behavioral support to scholars through small group facilitation, one-on-one therapeutic support, resource referral
• Regularly communicates with stakeholders, including building staff, families, and community partners about progress and skill development of scholars on their caseload
• Participate as a member of intervention teams, including IEPs, Care Teams, etc., to provide input in developing treatment goals, behavioral interventions, and family support for scholars on their caseload.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and work with school teams to develop goals for individual scholars, progress monitor intervention effectiveness, and make response plan recommendations
• Works collaboratively with school and wellness teams to provide scholar behavioral intervention and skill building support that may include self regulation and social skills
• Consults with teachers, staff and parents to support the developmental needs of scholars.
• Performs individual scholar observations and provide resources and intervention techniques for school teams to support scholar success
• Refer scholars as needed to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
• Responds to crisis situations when appropriate, including performing risk assessments, and supporting the development of scholar behavior plans and return to school plans.
• Serves as a support facilitator for Special Ed and 504 team team meetings.
• Works collaboratively with District Social Workers and outside agencies.
• Follows the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
• Provide direct support to schools utilizing SEL strategies

Competencies

• Must have excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work from written or oral instructions under limited supervision are required.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and self-motivation are required.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in word processing, data entry, spreadsheet and database skills are required, experience with student data management databases (SIS, Infinite Campus, etc.) is preferred.
• The ability to present information and respond to questions from parents and school staff in a positive, professional manner is required.
• The ability to solve problems and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required.
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task, or assignment is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work effectively as a team player, communicating and collaborating with both building and district staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or similar degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Valid Counseling certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Secondary Certification required, K-12 Certification preferred)

• 1-3 years of experience is required
• Prior school counseling experience, or experience working with school-age children is preferred
• Experience in promoting social and emotional learning
• Experience in program development, oversight and growth

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education and Certification Assistance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• PTO rollover up to 80 hours

• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)