2026-2027 Counselor - Truman Elementary

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for implementing the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program; providing information and recommendations to parents and students in the areas of Academic Development, Career Development and Social/Emotional Development. The counselor will work with parents, students, teachers, and administrators to support mental health needs within the elementary building, teach classroom lessons, and implement comprehensive school counseling curriculum. They will provide individual and group counseling sessions, monitor student progress, and collaborate with building and district teams for student interventions. Additionally, the role involves providing information on community resources, coordinating with various agencies, and informing staff about available counseling resources. The position also requires preparing documentation and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of three (3) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Must have a Missouri Teacher Certification
Must have a K-8 School Counselor Certification.
Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
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, draw conclusions and create action plans.
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; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and instructional procedures and practices.
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: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment
Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work as part of a team; and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Works with parents, students, teachers and administrators to support the mental health needs within the elementary building.
Teaches classroom lessons following Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program and the ASCA Standards.
Implements comprehensive school counseling curriculum, assigned programs and/or projects conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
Provides individual and group counseling sessions, meeting the developmental needs of students.
Monitors student progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
Collaborates with building and district teams to provide support for students needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interventions.
Provides information regarding community resources to students and parents.
Coordinates with teachers, parents, students and community agencies providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations towards meeting the developmental needs of students.
Provides information to staff regarding the counseling resources available to them.
Prepares a wide variety of materials documenting activities, presenting and/or conveying information.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.