Counselor

Position Type :

Instructional - High School / Guidance Counselor

Date Posted : 7 / 28 / 2025

Location : Kearsley High School

Date Available :

2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date : 08 / 10 / 2025

District :

Kearsley Community Schools

Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate, NT endorsement or Michigan School Counselor license

Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling is preferred and will be paid at MA+30 pay scale

Teaching or counseling experience at the secondary level is preferred

Experience with Student Information Systems

Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff

Possess strong interpersonal skills, advanced problem-solving approaches and a strong desire to promote student success

Strong organizational skills

Support the social, emotional and academic needs of a caseload of approximately 350 students

Perform credit audits, update transcripts to verify students have met the state and district graduation requirements

Exercise the use of crisis intervention strategies

Conduct individual and group counseling sessions

Provide academic support to all students and be involved with students who require accommodation provided through IEPs, 504s or other special needs

Assist with end of the year activities related to graduation and honors convocation

Assist with any state and building-wide assessments as required for student graduation

Work with at-risk populations by identifying students early and providing appropriate support to student achievement

Actively participates in a diverse learning community that embraces acceptance and supports students' emotional and social growth

Participate in all building / district professional development.

Consult and collaborate effectively with parents / guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational / community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs

Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications :

• Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate, NT endorsement or Michigan School Counselor license
• Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling is preferred and will be paid at MA+30 pay scale
• Teaching or counseling experience at the secondary level is preferred
• Experience with Student Information Systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, advanced problem-solving approaches and a strong desire to promote student success
• Strong organizational skills

Description :

The KHS School Counselor will provide a comprehensive guidance / mentoring program to meet the needs for all students. Responsibilities include consultation with teachers, mentors, staff, and parents to provide support in the following areas :

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