Counselor, Clayton High School Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Counselor, Clayton High School
School District of Clayton
Clayton High School – Clayton, Missouri This job is also posted in School District of Clayton
Job Details

Job ID:

5219190

Application Deadline:

Jun 18, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2025
Job Description
The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented High School Counselor for Clayton High School for the 2025-2026 school year. High School Counselors utilize leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and direct support to promote student growth, provide proactive and preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing the comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, and personal/social development for all students.

The successful candidate:

Is 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
Counsels small groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans and by providing and participating in orientation programs for students and parents
Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students by conducting faculty in-service programs and parent education programs
Refers students and families to appropriate school and community resources such as school and/or community-based psychologists, school nurses, and administrators for educational and career assistance
Participates in, coordinates, and/or conducts activities which contribute to an effective school environment such as interpreting test results, the establishment of grade level liaisons, and being a student advocate
Uses the program evaluation self-study to regularly evaluate and recommend revisions to the District’s counseling program
Pursues professional growth through post-graduate education, attendance at local and State staff development programs, and participation in professional organizations
Maintains and updates student records, and when appropriate, reviews with parents and teachers

Education:

Master’s Degree in Counseling required.

Certification:

Missouri Counseling Certification is strongly preferred.

Experience:

School Counseling experience preferred.

Compensation:

Highly-competitive salary.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status:

Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Work Calendar:

192 day calendar. Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; and listing three current references with contact information.

TIMELINE

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Job Posting:

June 5 – June 18, 2025 11:59 PM

First Round Interviews:

June 23

Lesson/Debrief and Panel Interview:

June 26
•Search timeline is subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$56,301 to $128,071 Per Year
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