Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Why You’ll Love This Position
The vision of the School Counseling Staff is to work with schools to help ensure that each school has a fully implemented comprehensive school counseling program that supports the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students through the delivery of counseling curriculum, individual student planning, and responsive services. The program is managed and evaluated through system support activities that also support the on-going mission of the school.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and enhancement of the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the Missouri Connections platform, advisory council, and statewide trainer.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the activities and performance of the career advisors.
- Collaborate and coordinate activities with career technical education and career pathways sections.
- Assist with the state and federal Programs of Study updates.
- Assist with the Individual Career and Academic Plan updates.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of New School Counselor Institute.
- Answer calls and attend meetings regarding bullying in schools.
- Create and deliver regional and statewide professional development opportunities.
- Provide technical assistance to Local Education Agencies relative to program improvement.
- Collect and organize data/records in the preparation of reports.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with school districts, state agencies, and professional/occupational organizations.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, human services or related field
OR
- Four years’ experience in student/career services, college admissions, or related field
OR
- Two or more years of successful experience as a school counselor
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
