Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
 (Posted: 02/23/2026)
 
POSITION:   School Counselor at Ritenour High School 
                                      
QUALIFICATIONS: School Counseling Certification is required.
 
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please visit the Ritenour School District website-https://auth.powerschool.com and complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

 Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

 
SALARY:  Teacher Salary Schedule 
 
DEADLINE:  Open till filled - Interviews begin immediately
 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION 
JOB TITLE: High School Counselor 
 
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements the district’s counseling programs to effectively meet the needs of students in an educational environment. Specifically supports college and career readiness initiatives and efforts. 
 
REPORTS TO: Principal 
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED: 

• 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. 
• Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans. 
• Assists and/or facilitates state assessments. 
• Actively secures and provides resources for students related to college and career readiness.
• Counsels small groups and individual students through the development of educational and career plans and by providing and participating in orientations 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. 
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. 
• 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. 

                                  For more information and to apply for the position, please visit the Ritenour School District's Employment Page.