School Counselor - 1.0 FTE

School Counselor - 1.0 FTE

Location:

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park

Job Goals:

• To participate in the planning and implementation of the developmental guidance and counseling program, in relation to the needs of the students being served.
• To provide guidance, counseling, coordination, consultation, referral and delivery of information services.
• To assist in promoting parent involvement, program services, program and curriculum support where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance Counselor (NT) endorsement or Michigan School Guidance Counselor license with the appropriate endorsement and grade level.
• Ability to cooperate with staff, parents/guardians, administration and community resource people.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with students.
• Able to analyze and offer problem-solving and restorative justice techniques.
• Have patience.
• Able to emphasize and understand students' concerns.
• Knowledge and appreciation of culturally relevant pedagogy.
• Counseling and/or teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assists students with academic, emotional, social, or behavioral problems.
• Shows concern for the complete needs of each student (educational, personal and social).
• Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, administration and any local agencies which might be of assistance to the students.
• Provides parents/guardians with accurate, comprehensive and relevant information in an objective and caring manner.
• Collaborates with staff to enhance understanding of all aspects of the student's development and its impact on learning.
• Assists students in understanding and navigating school culture.
• Teaches conflict resolution and restorative justice skills.
• Assists students in dealing with family crisis (e.g., separation, divorce, death, neglect and abuse, unemployment and alcoholism).
• Provides individual parent and student conferences as necessary.
• Keeps accurate records of all counseling and guidance activities.
• Communicates with administrators regularly.
• Protects the confidentiality of student records and releases personal data in accordance with state laws and Board policies.

Relevant Understandings and

Competencies:

• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
• Capable of nurturing the home-school-community relationship.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
• Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
• Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and be able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices.
• Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in research based instructional practices.
• Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
• Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
• Works closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborates in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Forms and maintains relationships with students' families.
• Participates in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Beginning Date:
August 25, 2026

New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation August 19-21, 2026

Salary: PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule

Method of Application:

Internal Applicants:
Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Letter of interest, Updated resume, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section).

External Applicants:
Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be…