Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

St. Joseph School District

Counselor - Elementary

Career Insights for Academic / Guidance Counselor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Missouri data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.

$69,802 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

First Job Previous Job 595 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Missouri $39k
  • $62k Per Year Counselor
  • Elementary St.
Joseph School District
Occupation:
Counselors, All Other
Location:
Saint Joseph, MO
  • 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
08/11/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
St. Joseph School District
Web Site:
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us Job #: 1861 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's Degree in School Counseling and/or valid state certification for elementary school counseling with valid Missouri teaching certificate, or sufficient preparation to qualify for same.
Preferred:
Some teaching and/or school counseling experience.
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Schedule:
Per Approved Salary Schedule
Direct Report:
Building Principal and Coordinator of College and Career Readiness and Family Services
Terms of Employment:
182 Days Eligible for emergency telework:
Yes Purpose:
As a member of the District Counseling Department, the counselor facilitates and oversees a Missouri Comprehensive Counseling Program for students within assigned building(s). The counselor provides activities to meet the needs of the students, consults with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provides support to other educational programs.
  • Essential Job Functions:
  • Attends work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
  • To "telework" when requested by the District.
  • Implements the guidance curriculum for the purpose of delivering classroom presentations so that each child can be served in the areas of social/emotional development, academic success and college and career readiness.
  • Counsel's small groups and individual students with problems for the purpose of providing support where needed.
  • Coordinates responsive services and crisis counseling to assist with the student safety and well-being.
  • Consults with teachers, staff and parents for the purpose of meeting the developmental needs of students.
  • Consults with parents for the purpose of referring students with severe problems to the appropriate community resources.
  • Evaluates and revises the building counseling program for the purpose of meeting the comprehensive counseling needs of the students.
  • Pursues professional growth for the purpose of continued education in the field of counseling, which includes attending SJSD counseling department meetings and professional development activities.
  • Various other duties as assigned for the purpose of serving school counseling needs of students and staff. Participates in non-guidance duties on a fair-share basis.
  • Other duties assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email. EOE

Benefits

  • Professional Development