Job Description:
                                                                                                                2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
                                                                                                                      (Posted: 06/13/2025)
 
POSITION:   School Counselor (Elementary Level)
                                      
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree - Education. Master’s Degree - School Counseling is preferred. Missouri School Counseling Certification is required.
 
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please visit the Ritenour School District website-https://auth.powerschool.com and complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

 Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

SALARY:  Teacher Salary Schedule  

JOB DESCRIPTION 
 
JOB TITLE: Elementary School Counselor
 
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements the district’s counseling programs to effectively meet the needs of students in an educational environment. 
 
REPORTS TO:  Principal                             
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Responsible for implementing the district’s approved counseling curriculum in assigned building(s), and acts as a resource person for the infusion of guidance learning activities into the curricula.
• Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Assists and/or facilitates state assessments.
• Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students by conducting faculty in-service programs and parent education programs.
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.

For More Information & To Apply, Please Visit Ritenour School District's, Employment Page.