Elementary School Counselor

Location: Dearborn, MI
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a compassionate and student-focused Elementary School Counselor to support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of elementary students. This role partners with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while helping students develop the skills needed for lifelong success.

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Assist students in understanding and navigating school culture.
• Teach conflict resolution, problem-solving, and restorative justice techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents/guardians, and community agencies to support student success.
• Provide parents and guardians with accurate, comprehensive, and caring communication regarding student progress and available resources.
• Conduct parent and student conferences as needed.
• Support students experiencing family crises, including separation, divorce, grief, neglect, abuse, unemployment, or substance abuse within the family.
• Participate in planning and implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Promote parent and family involvement in student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential counseling records in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Communicate regularly with school leadership regarding student needs and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with professional learning communities and grade-level teams to support student achievement.
• Support Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and other research-based intervention strategies.
• Analyze student data and assessments to help guide interventions and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance Counselor (NT) endorsement or a Michigan School Guidance Counselor License with the appropriate endorsement and grade level.
• Counseling and/or teaching experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, solve problems, and implement restorative justice practices.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to student success.
• Understanding of child development and the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary-aged students.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching and counseling practices.
• Experience with MTSS, student interventions, and research-based instructional practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Location: Dearborn, MI
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a compassionate and student-focused Elementary School Counselor to support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of elementary students. This role partners with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community resources to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while helping students develop the skills needed for lifelong success.

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Assist students in understanding and navigating school culture.
• Teach conflict resolution, problem-solving, and restorative justice techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents/guardians, and community agencies to support student success.
• Provide parents and guardians with accurate, comprehensive, and caring communication regarding student progress and available resources.
• Conduct parent and student conferences as needed.
• Support students experiencing family crises, including separation, divorce, grief, neglect, abuse, unemployment, or substance abuse within the family.
• Participate in planning and implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Promote parent and family involvement…