What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Hixson Middle School position at WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Primary Objective:
- To help support the unique and dynamic developmental needs of adolescent learners
- To support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well being of all students
Essential Functions:
- Provide staff, students, and parents with guidance on course placement
- Collaborate with school social worker, teachers, students and parents to determine possible need for 504 accommodations; distribute 504 plan to appropriate teachers; oversee implementation
- Actively participate in IEP meetings and provide feedback in support of student needs
- Provide a welcoming and thorough process for new students that includes course selection and acclimation into the school environment
- Meet with parents as needed to discuss academic progress, social/emotional concerns and safe and healthy lifestyles
- Facilitate or participate in conferences with teachers regarding student progress
- Support students in crisis
- Share with staff individual assessment data along with strategies for improvement
- Provide individual and group counseling services
- Collaborate with outside providers and community partners to secure resources to support student needs
- Provide responsive services to students in need
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Missouri Counselor Certification
- Master's Degree required
- Experience preferred
WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT
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