Counselor, Clayton High School

School District of Clayton•Clayton, MO

About The Position

The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented High School Counselor for Clayton High School for the 2026-2027 school year. High School Counselors utilize leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and direct support to promote student growth, provide proactive and preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing the comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, and personal/social development for all students. The successful candidate: Is responsible for implementing the District’s approved counseling curriculum in assigned building(s), and acts as a resource person for the infusion of guidance learning activities into the curricula Counsels small groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans and by providing and participating in orientation programs for students and parents Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students by conducting faculty in-service programs and parent education programs Refers students and families to appropriate school and community resources such as school and/or community-based psychologists, school nurses, and administrators for educational and career assistance Participates in, coordinates, and/or conducts activities which contribute to an effective school environment such as interpreting test results, the establishment of grade level liaisons, and being a student advocate Uses the program evaluation self-study to regularly evaluate and recommend revisions to the District’s counseling program Pursues professional growth through post-graduate education, attendance at local and State staff development programs, and participation in professional organizations Maintains and updates student records, and when appropriate, reviews with parents and teachers

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling required.
Missouri Counseling Certification is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

School Counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementing the District’s approved counseling curriculum in assigned building(s), and acts as a resource person for the infusion of guidance learning activities into the curricula
Counsels small groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans and by providing and participating in orientation programs for students and parents
Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students by conducting faculty in-service programs and parent education programs
Refers students and families to appropriate school and community resources such as school and/or community-based psychologists, school nurses, and administrators for educational and career assistance
Participates in, coordinates, and/or conducts activities which contribute to an effective school environment such as interpreting test results, the establishment of grade level liaisons, and being a student advocate
Uses the program evaluation self-study to regularly evaluate and recommend revisions to the District’s counseling program
Pursues professional growth through post-graduate education, attendance at local and State staff development programs, and participation in professional organizations
Maintains and updates student records, and when appropriate, reviews with parents and teachers