School Counselor - Hutchings Elementary School

School Counselor
- Hutchings Elementary School

Howell Public Schools Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary School
- Howell, Michigan

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Job Title: School Counselor
- Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Location: Hutchings Elementary School

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation: HEA

The Elementary Guidance Counselor participates in the planning and implementation of the developmental guidance and counseling program in relation to the needs of the students being served. The Elementary Guidance Counselor improves the learning community by providing consultation, coordination, referral and delivery of support services which help K-5 students with appropriate academic, emotional, behavioral and social development.

• Assists in promoting parental involvement, community relations, program evaluation and curriculum support, where appropriate.
• Assists students with academic, emotional, social and/or behavioral problems.
• Shows concern for the total needs of the student (educational, social and personal) while encouraging maximum growth and development.
• Consults and coordinates with parents, teachers, support staff, administration and local agencies which may provide support to student and their families.
• Provides parents with accurate, comprehensive and relevant information in a caring and objective manner.
• Works with all staff (instructional and non) to enhance understanding of all aspects of the student’s development and its impact on learning.
• Teaches age appropriate coping and conflict resolution skills to students, when needed.
• Diligently works with parents, students and staff to help students set and achieve defined goals.
• Assists students in understanding consequences for actions of self and others.
• Aides students in dealing with various family crises (e.g., separation, divorce, death, neglect, abuse, addiction, etc.).
• Provides assistance to students in the development of self-esteem, as well as understanding the school environment and what is expected of them.
• Collaborates with staff in the coordination of individualized educational and/or behavioral plans for students which may or may not include special education services.
• Maintains detailed, thorough records regarding student’s areas of concern, improvement and provides regular, relevant updates to parents, staff, administration and/or community agencies as appropriate.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses a valid Michigan teaching certificate with the Counseling (NT) endorsement in grades K-5 required; K-12 preferred.
• Three (3) years experience of successful teaching and/or school counseling experience; teaching or counseling experience at the elementary level preferred.

• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork and collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrates leadership in the ability to communicate a clear vision and to work cooperatively with colleagues to attain the vision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take professional risks to improve opportunities for students.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, parents, administration and local agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical documentation, individualized education plans, court documents and lesson plans.
• Superior ability to express self clearly; both orally and in writing.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to…