Location: Ferguson Middle School (Grades 7-8) 2 positions
Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar Certified Staff Exempt
In Ferguson-Florissant, we recognize that early adolescence requires a unique blend of empathy, structure, and proactive support. We are seeking a high-energy, collaborative Middle School Counselor to join our team. You aren’t just "managing schedules"—you are an essential mental health advocate, a crisis responder, and a culture-builder.
You will work side-by-side with 7th and 8th graders as they develop their identities, navigate complex social dynamics, and begin exploring future career paths. If you love the energy of middle schoolers and want to be their ultimate champion, your next chapter starts here.
The Middle School Counselor implements a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that supports the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students. Reporting to the Building Principal and collaborating with the Director of Counseling & Social Services, you will provide individual and small-group counseling, deliver responsive classroom guidance, and partner with families to remove barriers to learning.
- Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Support Services Certification in School Counseling (K-8 or K-12) required.
- Educationally Prepared: Master’s Degree in School Counseling required.
- Adolescent Expert: Deep understanding of the psychological, social, and emotional development of 11-to-14-year-olds.
- Restorative Champion: Strong background in Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Care, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
- Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with high-energy students, diverse families, and multidisciplinary staff.
- Social-Emotional Mentorship: Deliver proactive classroom lessons focused on emotional regulation, digital citizenship, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships.
- Targeted Interventions: Facilitate evidence-based small groups and short-term individual counseling for students managing anxiety, grief, academic challenges, or peer conflict.
- Academic & Career Pathways: Guide students in goal-setting, high school readiness, and foundational career exploration using individual success plans.
- Crisis Stabilization: Serve as a frontline member of the school’s safety and crisis response team, providing immediate intervention and coordination when students are in distress.
- Wraparound Advocacy: Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop behavioral strategies, participating actively in 504 and IEP processes.
- Data-Driven Practice: Monitor school-wide attendance, behavior, and academic data to design targeted outreach for at-risk scholars.
- Primary Support: Building Principal & Assistant Principals
- District Support: Director of Counseling & Social Services
- Classification: Certified Staff 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days).
- Work Year: Standard teacher contract layout with summers, weekends, and school breaks off.
- Salary: Based on the Teacher/Professional Salary Schedule (commensurate with education and experience).
- Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PSRS Retirement).
We don't just hire counselors; we invest in the social-emotional anchors of our buildings.
- Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic for your personal wellness.
- Time to Recharge & Recover: Enjoy 10 designated sick days and 3 personal days annually to keep your own energy levels peak.
- Professional Community: Join a robust district-wide network of counselors and social workers for professional learning, resource sharing, and peer supervision.
- Future Security: Participation in the PSRS retirement system and district-provided Life Insurance.
The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of equity and holistic student care. We serve 10,000 scholars and believe that mental health support is foundational to academic excellence. Join us in building a school community where every middle school student feels safe, valued, and heard.
- Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Ready to help our middle schoolers navigate their path to a bright future? Join our team today!
