School Counselor - Camdenton R-III
| Position: | School Counselor |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Middle School Counselor |
| Job Location: | Camdenton School District |
| Beginning: | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Camdenton R-III |
| Camdenton, MO 65020 | |
| Telephone: |
573-346-9211 |
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Job Description:
TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 26/27
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a middle school counselor that will provide a comprehensive counseling program focused on academic, social-emotional, and career development for grades 6th through 8th. Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating individual and small-group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, crisis intervention, academic advising, and acting as a liaison between families and staff. Creating a culture of “Everyone Learning Every Day”.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on
Evaluation of Professional Staff
TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 26/27
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a middle school counselor that will provide a comprehensive counseling program focused on academic, social-emotional, and career development for grades 6th through 8th. Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating individual and small-group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, crisis intervention, academic advising, and acting as a liaison between families and staff. Creating a culture of “Everyone Learning Every Day”.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a master’s degree or higher in school counseling, education, or counseling psychology and maintain a proper Missouri certificate in School Counseling. (Certification in a related field may be considered).
- Pass all background checks and screenings.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Addresses issues common to early adolescence, such as bullying, peer pressure, self-esteem, family transitions, anxiety, and depression.
- Helps students develop study habits, organizational skills, and time management.
- Reviews academic progress to provide interventions.
- Conducts short term, solution focused individual counseling sessions and small-group sessions (e.g., social skills, grief, friendship).
- Provides individual planning, including career exploration activities and transition support between intermediate-to-middle and middle-to-high school.
- Acts as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and administrators, and connects families with community resources.
- Analyzes school data (attendance, discipline, grades) to identify student needs and implement targeted interventions.
- Ability to relate to early adolescents and possess strong communication and listening skills.
- Possess crisis intervention and conflict resolution abilities.
- Understanding of counseling curriculum and developmental milestones.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 9 month contract (179 days) plus 10 days supplemental
- Salary Schedule - Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Base salary starts at $51,500.
- Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on
Evaluation of Professional Staff
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