High School Counselor

High School Counselor

Position Location:

Huron High School

Salary: AAEA Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship:
Building Principal

Qualifications Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Possess Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution

Possess a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in counseling (NT) or a Michigan School Counselor License (SCL)

Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) eligibility desired

Possess three years satisfactory counseling and/or teaching experience at the secondary level

Five years of successful counseling experience at the high school level with involvement in organizing and conducting group guidance activities desired

Advanced study in the field of Guidance and Counseling with an emphasis on group guidance and adolescent development

Training in the area of adolescent development, organizational psychology, and curriculum development desired

Active involvement in guidance and counseling professional organizations desired

Knowledge and experience facilitating peer mediation and/or Restorative Practice

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and counseling services to assigned 9-12th grade students, as outlined in the Ann Arbor Public Schools high school guidance program

Help staff members meet the special needs of the students through classroom involvement or in joint teacher counselor-student sessions

Oversee EDP pathway transition between middle school and high school

Makes referrals to Achievement (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Achievement Team meetings

Work with social-emotional issues, substance abuse issues and community resources

Oversight and facilitation of the building peer mediation and/or Restorative Practice programming

Other duties as assigned

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with adolescents on one to one bases as well as in groups

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear

Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times

The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Method of Application:

All applicants must complete the online application ->

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Job Postings. Certified Positions Only:
Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.