What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at TEC?
ST. CLAIR COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
Counselor Position
POSITION SUMMARY:
This full-time Counselor position will coordinate and provide support services for a caseload of high school students attending St. Clair Technical Education. The Counselor will function as part of a support team that provides preventive services, intervention support, and life skills education, collectively impacting the student’s academic, career and technical, personal, and career path achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field
Certification: State of Michigan School Counselor License (NT)
Experience: Two or more years of recent related experience working with high school-aged youth
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive school counseling services aligned with the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program, including academic, career, and social-emotional support.
- Deliver targeted small group and classroom-based instruction focused on life skills, career readiness, employability skills, and social-emotional development.
- Manage a caseload of students assigned by sending districts (LEAs), monitoring progress, supporting goal setting, and ensuring equitable access to services.
- Collaborate closely with sending district staff, families, and CTE instructors to coordinate wraparound supports that promote student success across educational environments.
- Provide individual counseling and responsive services to address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including crisis response when necessary.
- Connect students and families with appropriate community resources and outside agencies; facilitate referrals and maintain ongoing communication to support student well-being.
RELATED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with recruiting and career exploration activities.
- Participate in certification and awards programs.
- Follow the Board's adopted policies and procedures.
THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Position Employment Date: 2026-27 school year -upon board approval, pending background check and drug screening
Length of Contract: 185-Day School Year
Salary: per the IEA Contract, based on education and experience
Fringe Benefits: per the IEA Contract
PROCEDURE
Complete online application at www.sccresa.org, including letter of interest, resume, and credentials by June 19, 2026.
Human Resource Department
St. Clair County RESA
PO Box 1500, Marysville, MI 48040
Fax: (810) 364-5235
About St. Clair County RESA
St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county’s students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.
We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.
Our Mission: Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities
Our Vision: Educational excellence for all
Our Core Principles
- Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.
- Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff
- Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by acting ethically, honestly, and respectfully
- Collaboration: We engage in internal and external partnerships to promote creativity and forward-thinking
- Stewardship: We leverage human, fiscal, and material resources for the sustainability of our community
We are an equal-opportunity employer
The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education and the Michigan State Department of Education.
It is the policy of the RESA Board of Education that no person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, age, marital or family status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, employment practice, or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the United State Department of Education or the Michigan State Department of Education.
All new hires are subject to an employment entrance drug and alcohol testing and a fingerprinting/background check with law enforcement agencies.