2026-2027 Counselor - Shady Dell Early Childhood Center

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MO

4d

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.

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.

What This Job Offers