School Counselor - Pleasant Hill R-III
Position: School Counselor
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: 3rd-5th Grade School Counselor for 2026-2027
Job Location: Pleasant Hill R-III School District
Beginning: Aug 07, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Pleasant Hill R-III
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Telephone: 816-540-3161
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Job Description:
                                                            The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:
                                                                                                3rd-5th Grade School Counselor for 2026-2027
 
Qualifications: Minimum of a Master's' Degree plus proper certification in Counseling or temporary authorization certification.

Length of Contract: 179 Day Calendar with 10 Extended Days

Salary: Based upon placement of certified salary schedule plus extended contract days. 

The successful candidate will be able to: 
  • Articulate an understanding of a comprehensive school counseling program.
  • Facilitate effective whole group, small group, and individual counseling sessions.
  • Demonstrate a strong background with responsive services.
  • Partner and collaborate with families to meet individual student needs.
  • Demonstrate experience working with at-risk students.
  • Articulate a plan to work collaboratively with staff and outside agencies to support student learning.
  • Demonstrate effective teaching experience at the elementary level. (Preferred)
  • Describe their experience with standardized testing.
  • Possess a familiarity with virtual programs. 
Deadline for Applications:  until filled
Interested  applicants should:
Complete an application and submit the following documents on the district website www.phr3.org:
  • a letter of interest
  • a resume
  • evidence of certification
  • a transcript
  • three (3) current letters of recommendation

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.