School Counselor

School Counselor

Location:

Brandon High School

The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 425 at the middle school level and approximately 750 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth.

Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Our elementary schools are both one-to-one technology are each near the 83rd percentile in State rankings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling
• Current School Counseling Endorsement or School Counselor License through MDE
• Public school counseling experience with a strong background/knowledge in the areas of scheduling, testing, and group counseling preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support student success and the educational program.
• Analyze student achievement data to guide and advocate for appropriate course selection.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotion challenges.
• Identify and connect students with academic and personal resources to promote success.
• Monitor student attendance daily and implement intervention strategies to address absences.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the school's Master Schedule of classes.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and assessment results.
• Guide students in selecting and scheduling appropriate courses to meet their academic goals.
• Serve as a communication link between teachers, parents, and students to resolve academic and behavioral concerns.
• Counsel students on educational, career, and personal/social development.
• Support students in accessing post-secondary opportunities, including college, vocational training, and career planning.
• Refer students and families to appropriate community resources as needed.
• Complete and submit statistical reports and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Workday/Week:
Per BEA Master Agreement

Starting Date:  School Year

Compensation:
Per BEA Master Agreement

Posting Date: 04/21/2026

Posting Deadline:
Internal: 04/23/2026 External:
Until Filled

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin.