Secondary Counselor -12th

7-12th School Counselor

Building(s):
Junior/Senior High School

Starting Date:  School Year

Reports To:

Building Principal

Salary:
Per SEA Contract

Goal:
Provide a comprehensive guidance program meeting the needs of 7th – 12th grade students promoting academic, personal, social and career development while supporting building administration in operations to further benefit all students.

• Licensed master's level professional counselor degree OR a limited licensed master's level professional counselor (will work under the supervision of a licensed master's level professional counselor)
• Experience in scheduling using Power School or a similar program
• Experience in personal and crisis counseling.
• Experience with 504 plans, attendance interventions, and alternative education pathways
• Valid teaching certificate
• Successful previous guidance counseling experience and/or teaching experience

• Experience in providing academic guidance and career planning services
• Ability to collaborate with staff to provide student supports
• Demonstrate experience and skill working with students in secondary grade ranges

• Conduct developmental guidance lessons in the classroom and in small groups.
• Facilitate the integration of the guidance curriculum into the educational curriculum.
• Select topics and resources consistent with building identified objectives.
• Plan and organize activities to support students' transition to the Jr High School.
• Assist students with developing educational goals.
• Provide school-to-career guidance activities using resources.
• Follows policies, procedures, and all other ethical practices and requirements while working with students.
• Remain up-to-date with current professional trends.
• Assist with building of the master schedule and entering student schedules into Power School.
• Work in conjunction with students and staff in support of at risk advising and peer mediation.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, students, and staff to facilitate student success.
• Mentor responsibilities with Michigan Virtual students.
• Punctual, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.