At Platte County School District, we believe our learners thrive because of extraordinary educators - those who inspire curiosity, create meaningful experiences, and build strong connections. Here, you’ll find a community that values innovation, growth, and belonging.
This position will begin during the 2026-27 school year.
Apply as an external applicant if you are one of the following. Please use your personal email address.
- Current Platte County Support Staff
- Substitute Teacher
- Student Teacher
- Health insurance paid for employees
- District Wellness Center
- Defined Benefit Plan - PSRS
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Annual Leave Days
- Life, vision, and dental insurance available to employees
- Health Savings Account and Cafeteria Plans available
- Tax-deferred employee plans
- Sick leave pool
- Staff Wellness Classes available at no charge
- Excellent working environment
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Platte County School District
School Counselor
Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of School Counselor is done for the purpose/s of providing and implementing a school counseling
program for students. The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students; provides support
to other educational programs; and implements an evaluation system to determine impact of the school
counseling program as outlined by the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program. These efforts
support the counselor’s role of helping to meet the academic, career, and social needs of students by
providing individual planning, responsive services, and school counseling curriculum.
This job reports to Building Administrator
Essential Functions
Assists parents/guardians, staff, and students with transitions (e.g. grade levels, schools, post-
secondary, school to work, etc.) for the purpose of meeting students' individual needs.
Collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents on the developmental needs of students (e.g.
recommending outside resources, providing information, etc.) for the purpose of further enhancing
student success in school.
Collaborates with school officials, resource specialists and/or community organizations (e.g. IEP team,
courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or
making recommendations.
Counsels with students on variety of topics (e.g. problem-solving, post-high school planning, selecting
classes, social/emotional issues, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student success in school and
beyond.
Develops delivers, and/or coordinates classroom presentations and other educational activities within
and outside the building/classroom for the purpose of assisting students in acquiring competencies that
promote social/emotional, academic, and career development.
Inform align, and monitor student's programs of study for the purpose of ensuring successful transition
from secondary to post-secondary opportunities through an ICAP.
Manages related activities and services (e.g. advisory councils, evaluations, professional development,
outreach, advocacy, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the comprehensive school counseling program.
Monitors students' progress (e.g. discipline, academics, social/emotional, etc.) for the purpose of
identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
Participates in the determination and implementation of interventions through general consultation
activities and committee work for the purpose of assisting educational program in addressing student
needs.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. presentations, correspondence, records, etc.) for the purpose
of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Presents information on a variety of topics (e.g. social/emotional skills, enrollment, mental health issues,
etc.) for the purpose of meeting individual needs of students.
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet
changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: implementing assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing
projects; and using pertinent software applications; analyzing data;.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to
define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities/behaviors; Missouri
Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify
data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined
methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of
widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Specific ability based competencies required
to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining
confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with
frequent interruptions; conflict mediation.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing
other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the
organization’s services.
Work Environment
Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and
healthy environment.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education (Preferred):
Education (Minimum): Masters degree in job-related area.
Provides responsive services to students and staff (e.g. individual and small group counseling, crisis
intervention, consultation, referrals, etc.) for the purpose of providing the necessary level of support to
limit interruptions to student learning and achievement.
Researches program eligibility requirements (e.g. financial aid, programs of study, college eligibility, etc.)
for the purpose of providing up-to-date, accurate counsel to students.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students,
public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties
and/or providing direction.
Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their
graduation and college eligibility requirements.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
None Specified School Counselor Certification
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FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt
Revised Date
Teaching Credential
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Mandated Reporter Training
District Required Trainings
Criminal Background Clearance
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