What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Guidance Counselor, up to 1.0 FTE, 2026/27 school year position at District?
This is a middle and/or high school Guidane Counselor posting with a site to be determined for the 2026/27 school year.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. In-Person Interviews will begin in Spring 2026.
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The starting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience and degree/additional semester credits, and prorated to the appropriate FTE.
General Summary:
As a member of the counseling department, the School Counselor follows the guidelines of the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program. The School Guidance Counselor provides activities to meet the needs of his/her assigned caseload; the School Guidance Counselor consults with teachers, staff and parents/guardians to improve student achievement. The School Guidance Counselor provides support to other school educational programs. The School Guidance Counselor reports to the building principal.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helps bring in appropriate referral services to assist students achieve their goal.
- Monitors individual student progress of caseload including grades, attendance, discipline, etc.
- Provides individual planning.
- Implements guidance curriculum in cooperation with the entire school.
- Helps students choose an appropriate career pathway and design an individual educational program.
- Utilizes program parameters; career development and exploration; knowledge of self and others; and educational career technical development.
- Counsels students with the development of educational and career plans.
- Counsels students with social and emotional problems, referring severe problems to appropriate resources.
- Consults with teachers, staff and parents/guardians regarding meeting the developmental and educational needs of students.
- Schedules students into classes and resolves schedule conflicts.
- Implements counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
- Responds to crisis situations when appropriate.
- Administers PLAN, Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams and other assessments as appropriate.
- Is involved with grade level and special education transition activities.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid teaching certificate with a school counseling endorsement (NT) and a school counseling license (SCL), or a preliminary employment authorization (PESC) from the Michigan Department of Education.
- Master of Arts degree in counseling.
- Strong communication and human relation skills.
Salary : $46,909 - $89,792