Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Secondary Counselor

Date Posted:
2/27/2024

Location:
Battle Creek Central Career Academies High School

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools

At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise! Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is a school district located in Calhoun County, Michigan (conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family. Believe in the Change!

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a student advocate with staff and community.
• Work with leaders, parents, and students to assure adequate representation.
• Serve as liaison between students and parents.
• Work with students in developing career plans.
• Proactive with students to prevent discipline, attendance, and academic problems.
• Advise and schedule students into appropriate courses.
• Maintain records and data of students.
• Work with students to develop and encourage social/interpersonal relationships.
• Other duties as assigned by the District.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in School Counselor Education; successful completion of MTTC Guidance Counselor examination; and recommendation by approved School Counselor Education program

or

• Valid Teaching certificate with School Counseling Endorsement and Masters Degree in Counseling

or

• 5 years of successful experience serving in a school counseling role in another state within the immediate 7-year period and successful completion of MTTC Guidance Counselor examination and Valid MDE Counseling Certificate
• 3-5 years of successful experience in dealing with students and parents from a multicultural community.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Salary : Based on BCEA 2023-2024 Salary Schedule

Contract : 188 days

School Safety Clearance : The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees require for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race,color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital status in its employment practices.