School Counselor - Jefferson Co R-VII Schools
Position: School Counselor
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: High School Counselor
Job Location: JEFFERSON COUNTY R-VII SCHOOL DISTRICT
Beginning: Aug 18, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Jefferson Co R-VII Schools
Festus, MO 63028
Telephone: 636-937-7940
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Job Description:
Qualifications
  • Must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling along with a valid Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Counseling Certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years of counseling experience preferred
  • Experience developing a high school master schedule preferred
  • Familiarity of developing and implementing building assessment plan preferred
  • The position will require experience or the desire to work in multiple electronic platforms including student information systems and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website
  • Knowledge of MOSIS preferred
  • FBI background check required
Brief Job Description
The secondary school counselor at Jefferson High School establishes and implements a comprehensive school counseling program for ALL students including the content areas of academic, social/emotional and career counseling through school counseling curriculum, individual planning, responsive services and system support. Salary is based on level of certification and years of experience in education. This is a regular teacher contract with additional days.

Interested individuals should attach a cover letter, resume, Jefferson R-VII Certified Application (www.jr7.k12.mo.us), three letters of reference, copies of certification(s) and transcripts. Or required items may be emailed to Dr. David Haug, Superintendent, at haugd@jr7.k12.mo.us and/or Darla Clenin, Payroll/HR Coordinator at dclenin@jr7.k12.mo.us.

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