Assistant Professional Practice Professor (Director of School Counseling)

Mizzou Academy is the K-12 lab school within the University of Missouri's College of Education and Human Development. With over 200 courses across elementary, middle, and high school, Mizzou Academy cultivates excellent online and blended learning environments for nearly 7,000 students annually. We are industry leaders who value respect, transparency, and overall wellness. Our department has a thriving culture that provides a healthy, productive workplace. Mizzou Academy strives for flexibility, sustainability, and collaboration for our team.

We seek a dedicated and driven Director of School Counseling to serve as a member of our administrative team. The Director of School Counseling will provide academic, social, emotional, and career guidance to middle and high school students in an online and blended context. This administrative position oversees student success, supports planning initiatives, and translates the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program to our global school.

Duties:

The percentages are estimates. Depending on our evolving school needs, these percentages may ebb and flow. Supporting students' academic and social-emotional needs in an online, blended, and global contexts will be central to this work.

Academic Advising - 50%

Primary Purpose: Support students in reaching graduation goals.

Develop and monitor graduation plans and review curriculum and transfer credit. Assist students with course selection, academic planning, and goal setting. Review course completion and approve graduation. Provide information on scholarships, financial aid, and other post-secondary opportunities. Guide students in preparing for and completing ACT, SAT, and PSAT exams.

Support Student Success and Social-Emotional Health - 20%
Primary Purpose: Support students' well-being.

Provide counseling and communicate with partners and families to address students' social-emotional needs and mental health concerns. Develop and implement strategies to promote student well-being, resilience, and positive coping strategies. Review IEP, 504, and related documentation and create student support plans. Provide accommodation information for students taking the ACT or SAT exams to ACT or the College Board.

Program Coordination - 20%
Primary Purpose: Communicate and collaborate with faculty and staff to support student development.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop strategies for improving student achievement. Adapt and implement the Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program to suit the unique needs of Mizzou Academy's global student population. Provide holistic support for students to grow academic, social, and leadership skills through extracurricular activities. Serve as the NCAA coordinator and advise student-athletes. Coordinate AP programming and serve as a point person for the College Board and AP instructors. Connect with state, national, and international educational organizations. Support the accreditation process. Serve as the advisor to our National Honor Society chapter.

Professional Flexibility - 10%
We are a fast-moving, creative, vibrant organization where new projects often arise. One of our professional expectations is a willingness to contribute to these new opportunities and other duties as assigned. These include administrative duties, such as strategic planning and other organizational priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master of Education (or related field)
• Current Missouri counseling certificate

Candidates also will be evaluated on their experience in:

• teaching or counseling in international and/or intercultural contexts
• teaching or counseling students in online contexts
• supporting student success and graduation planning
• mentoring teachers and partners in counseling best practices, including mental health support
• navigating technical tools, including LMS and SIS platforms, to support and monitor student success

Upload (a) a letter of application in which you describe the position you are applying for and, in detail, your qualifications for the position; and (b) names and email addresses for three references in the Attachments section of the application in the Attachments section of the application.

Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Review Date: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To Apply: Apply online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.