Elementary School Counselor
Elementary School Counselor
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Job Description
Elementary School Counselor
Status FullTime Contract Days 10.5months*
Classification Exempt Start Date August 1st End Date June 30th
Reports to Building Principal
*consistent schedule between August 1stMay 31st; varied schedule during month of June
ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL
Brookside Charter School is a tuitionfree public charter school serving PreK through 8thgrade
students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics
leadership skills and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring
community of welltrained and supported staff members engaged families and supportive
community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to
diversity culturally relevant teaching and learning family and community engagement restorative
practices and social and emotional learning.
POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE
The Elementary School Counselor is responsible for the daytoday operation of all aspects of counseling
and services for students for whom they are responsible. The Elementary School Counselor is responsible
for advising and counseling regarding academic educational and shortterm social and emotional
matters.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list and
additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by
business demands.
Human Capital
At the direction of the Superintendent and Principal directs assignment and training of staff.
Assists the Principal Directors and teachers with evaluation programs for students.
Commits to ongoing personal and professional development.
Acts in accordance with a code of ethics appropriate to the position.
Student Performance
Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are
responsible.
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their
families regarding academic matters.
Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned
activities to convey educational social and important school information and offers
workshops/seminars for parents.
Consults facilitates and maintains communication with parents teachers administrators
and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual students
academic and educational needs and abilities.
Identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services and coordinates with
behavioral health specialists including support with crisis intervention
Assists students and/or parents in understanding school policies and procedures
Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers
students to behavioral health specialists
Communicates coordinates and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing
and implementing student supports
Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events
Legal and Compliance
Ensures that Brookside Charter complies with and meets all deadlines associated with state
federal and sponsor reporting and statutory requirements.
Develops and maintains a productive and positive relationship with Missouri Department of
Primary and Secondary Education staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as preferred.
Education and Certifications
Requires a Masters Degree in School Counseling Social Work or Counseling
Licensure with DESE or Missouri Committee of Professional Registration
Experience
Experience as an administrator in a school environment is preferred.
Experience teaching historically underachieving students with a record of positive academic
improvement preferred.
Skills and Traits
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office or equivalent software
The Elementary School Counselor will demonstrate an understanding of how school operations
and administration support instruction.
The Elementary School Counselor will make sure school procedures are clearly understood and
implemented to serve a single purpose to support the pursuit of student success holistically
(socioemotional and academic outcomes).
The candidate must be selfreflective as well as fair and respectful of others. While the
Elementary School Counselor will be adept at giving affirming and adjusting feedback fairly and
respectfully s/he will also be selfreflective and accept feedback from the Board
Superintendent teachers school staff and others in the same spirit of cooperation and
shared responsibility for future outcomes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods as
well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g. computer printer
This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to
communicate with others.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May require some travel
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Were committed to providing bestinclass benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside
Charter Schools benefits package include competitive pay subsidized health insurance dental
vision life and disability insurance and paid time off.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit hire and
promote for all jobs on the basis of merit qualifications skills and competence. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race color national origin marital status religion sex age sexual
orientation disability or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with
all employmentrelated and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of
the individuals qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
