Counselor; FECC

Position: Counselor (FECC) 2026-27
2026-27 District Calendar (link)

• Fulton's calendar has 169 student days and 180 staff days.
• Snow days are built into our calendar and will not be made up.
• School begins on August 24, 2026, and ends on May 28, 2027.
• There are several planned breaks throughout the year:
• October 30
• November 23-27
• December 21-January 1
• March 26-April 2
• April 30

Purpose Statement

The job of Counselor - Elementary is done for the purpose/s of implementing the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program. The four primary strands are:
1) Guidance Curriculum
2) Individual Planning
3) Responsive Services
4) System Support. More specifically, activities within these strands include: providing support to the instructional process with responsibility for helping students develop career/life goals; support student academic achievement; provide individual and group counseling to students; providing support during a crisis; work with community agencies; and partner with parents, teachers, support staff and the community.

This job reports to the Principal - High School.

Essential Functions

• Administers student interest surveys for the purpose of identifying student career path.

• Advises students and families on course selection for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and post-secondary eligibility requirements.

• Assists students in completing required application supplements (e.g. scholarships, college, etc.) for the purpose of encouraging completion of the application process within the designated time frames.

• Assists staff members with parent or district referrals for section 504 for the purpose of determining eligibility and educational modifications and/or accommodations.

• Collaborates with administration, staff, student, families and community for the purpose of supporting and/or solving educational and socio-emotional issues.

• Collaborates with teachers and students on Career/Technical Education certificates.

• Completes the 180-day follow up for all graduates.

• Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, financial aid workshops, parents meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition to postsecondary education.

• Meets with students annually to review and update their Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP).

• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.

• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, committees, community groups, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and sharing information related to job assignment.

• Partners with district coordinators (e.g. Internship, 504, Counseling Leads, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring consistency and leveraging knowledge and expertise.

• Performs individual and group counseling and guidance functions and activities (e.g. college, career, social-emotional, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing student success.

• Presents information of interest to a variety of staff, students and families for the purpose of communicating information that will aid them in the student's educational and socio-emotional development.

• Promotes scholarship, leadership/enrichment and club membership opportunities for the purpose of ensuring equitable access to all students.

• Serves as a case manager for 504 plans within assigned building for the purpose of ensuring plans are implemented accordingly.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Guidance program and school.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.

Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; community resources; and treatment modalities and assessment.

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;

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