Guidance Counselor

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Melvindale High School
• District:
  Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools

Guidance Counselor

Melvindale High School

• Provide support services for students in the areas of academic programs, team teaching, registration, course planning, school rules, etc.
• Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations, and test results.
• Guide students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career goals.
• Help students develop post-secondary education plans in accordance with their interests and abilities.
• Advise and counsel students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems.
• Provide assistance with conflict resolution and crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or home, and refer students and families to appropriate service providers when necessary.
• Participate in the Student Success Teams (SST) to identify students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinate with other professionals to ensure services are provided.
• Consult, facilitate, and maintain communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student academic and education matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
• Provide feedback and recommend appropriate action and solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities.
• Coordinate all state testing programs.
• Complete assessments and tests, analyze results and provide feedback.
• Assist with preparation of report cards and progress reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

• Master's degree in counseling or related field.
• Valid Michigan teacher's certificate with Guidance Counselor (NT) endorsement OR a School Guidance Counselor License issued by the Michigan Department of Education.

40 week per year position (teacher work calendar)

Postings current as of 10/15/2026 1:30:33 AM CST.