High School Counselor

IES Schools•Homestead, MI

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The School Counselor plays an important role in helping students stay engaged, plan for their future, and access the support they need to be successful. Responsibilities include: Academic Support student skills, attitudes, and knowledge that contribute to effective learning Assist students in developing strategies to achieve success in school Assist students in understanding the relationship of academics to careers, life at home, and in the community Design and implement interventions that support student success As part of a multidisciplinary team, review eligibility for special education services College Career Encourage all students to engage in lifelong learning and develop career paths Provide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge that empower students to make a successful transition from school to career Provide a comprehensive plan of career awareness, exploration, and preparation through the development of a robust EDP Support postsecondary opportunities through presentations and special events (e.g. guest speakers, college fairs, college trips) Assist students in navigating the college search and application process Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents Assist with testing processes and information pertinent to college (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.) Develop and maintain relationships with local colleagues, tech centers, community colleges, and employment programs Record progress in the student information database Student Retention Integrate Personalized Learning strategies in student and staff interactions to improve students' educational experience Understand Learning Styles and the implications of each learning style in relation to students' educational experience Apply knowledge of various counseling techniques to improve and support student retention Develop and implement engagement interventions Counseling Program and School-Wide Collaboration Implement school-wide programs that help maintain positive school climates Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment Participate in staff meetings, professional development, graduation, and school activities Personal/Social Provide mentoring for students struggling socially or emotionally. Work with school personnel and community agencies to provide support services to behaviors that interfere with school success Reinforce executive functioning skills, such as but not limited to communication and social skills, problem-solving, anger management, self-regulation, optimism, and resilience Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds Provide referrals to community support services Cultivate relationships with community organizations Respond to crises by providing direct services and coordination with appropriate community services

Requirements

Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field preferred.
Valid Michigan School Counselor License required.
Experience working with K-12 students, including at-risk student populations preferred.
Experience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counseling preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through.
Comfortable using technology and working in a virtual school environment.
Familiarity with Google Workspace and online learning tools.
Ability to use data to inform decisions and support continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field
Experience working with K-12 students, including at-risk student populations
Experience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counseling

Responsibilities

Assist student skills, attitudes, and knowledge that contribute to effective learning
Assist students in developing strategies to achieve success in school
Assist students in understanding the relationship of academics to careers, life at home, and in the community
Design and implement interventions that support student success
Review eligibility for special education services as part of a multidisciplinary team
Encourage all students to engage in lifelong learning and develop career paths
Provide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge that empower students to make a successful transition from school to career
Provide a comprehensive plan of career awareness, exploration, and preparation through the development of a robust EDP
Support postsecondary opportunities through presentations and special events (e.g. guest speakers, college fairs, college trips)
Assist students in navigating the college search and application process
Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents
Assist with testing processes and information pertinent to college (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.)
Develop and maintain relationships with local colleagues, tech centers, community colleges, and employment programs
Record progress in the student information database
Integrate Personalized Learning strategies in student and staff interactions to improve students' educational experience
Understand Learning Styles and the implications of each learning style in relation to students' educational experience
Apply knowledge of various counseling techniques to improve and support student retention
Develop and implement engagement interventions
Implement school-wide programs that help maintain positive school climates
Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, graduation, and school activities
Provide mentoring for students struggling socially or emotionally
Work with school personnel and community agencies to provide support services for behaviors that interfere with school success
Reinforce executive functioning skills, such as but not limited to communication and social skills, problem-solving, anger management, self-regulation, optimism, and resilience
Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Provide referrals to community support services
Cultivate relationships with community organizations
Respond to crises by providing direct services and coordination with appropriate community services