Guidance Counselor
| District: | St. Louis City |
| City, State Zip: | St Louis, MO 63101 |
| Telephone: |
314-345-2244 |
 **** |
|
| Position: | Guidance Counselor |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Deadline: | Jun 20, 2010** |
Job Description:
: The primary responsibility of the school guidance counselor in the St. Louis Public Schools is to implement a comprehensive guidance program that supports the developmental process of fulfilling the educational, vocational, psychological, and social needs of students. This guidance program assists students in making informed educational and career decisions. The school guidance counselor provides the knowledge, helps the students develop the character skills and other skills that contribute to effective learning, goal setting, and preparation for the future. Employees work under the general direction of the Manager of Counseling & 504 Services and within the Department of Student Support Services.
Education:
- Missouri teaching certificate
- Master's degree in Education (Counseling)
- Missouri certificate in counseling
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of theories of human development, learning, personality, and career development.
- Knowledge of assessment materials and techniques.
- Competent in administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
- Ability to analyze school adjustment and classroom climate.
- Knowledge of information services and community resources.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Competent in time management with attention to priority setting for goals and objectives.
For full job description visit our website, www.slps.org
: The primary responsibility of the school guidance counselor in the St. Louis Public Schools is to implement a comprehensive guidance program that supports the developmental process of fulfilling the educational, vocational, psychological, and social needs of students. This guidance program assists students in making informed educational and career decisions. The school guidance counselor provides the knowledge, helps the students develop the character skills and other skills that contribute to effective learning, goal setting, and preparation for the future. Employees work under the general direction of the Manager of Counseling & 504 Services and within the Department of Student Support Services.
Education:
- Missouri teaching certificate
- Master's degree in Education (Counseling)
- Missouri certificate in counseling
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of theories of human development, learning, personality, and career development.
- Knowledge of assessment materials and techniques.
- Competent in administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
- Ability to analyze school adjustment and classroom climate.
- Knowledge of information services and community resources.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Competent in time management with attention to priority setting for goals and objectives.
For full job description visit our website, www.slps.org
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
**** REAP Applicants: If you want to notify the school district of your
interest in this job, click here.
