High School Guidance Counselor

Archdiocese of Detroit • Novi, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Detroit Catholic Central High School is seeking passionate, mission-driven Guidance Counselors to support the academic, personal, social-emotional, and college/career development of students in a faith-centered, college preparatory environment. The Guidance Counselor will foster student potential and growth consistent with the school's mission and values. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, student-centered professional who builds trusting relationships with students and families, collaborates effectively with faculty and administrators, and contributes to the holistic formation of young men as scholars, leaders, and people of faith.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in school counseling or a closely related field.
• Valid and unexpired State of Michigan credentials.
• Experience supporting adolescents in academic advising, social-emotional development, and college/career planning.
• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with adolescents and their families.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and best practices in school counseling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• An understanding of the role that a Catholic education plays in carrying forth the mission of the Catholic Church and an acceptance without reservation that a Detroit Catholic Central High Guidance Counselor performs a ministerial function.
• Willing to complete required Archdiocese of Detroit training.
• Willing to submit to drug testing, fingerprinting, and a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of counseling experience in a high school or comparable educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Young Men of Faith and Character: Foster meaningful relationships that encourage students' intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and moral development. Encourage students to demonstrate personal responsibility, sound decision-making, resilience, and respect for others. Partner with families, faculty, campus ministry, and school leadership to support the holistic development of each student. Serve as a positive role model who contributes to a welcoming, inclusive, and faith-filled school community.
• Student Counseling & Support: Provide individual and small-group counseling related to academic planning, personal concerns, social-emotional development, and goal setting. Assist students in developing effective study habits, organizational skills, and academic success strategies. Identify students who may benefit from additional interventions and coordinate appropriate referrals to appropriate internal or external resources. Support students experiencing academic, behavioral, emotional, or personal challenges. Maintain appropriate confidentiality while exercising sound professional judgment and complying with applicable legal and ethical standards.
• Academic Advising: Guide students through course selection and multi-year academic planning aligned with graduation requirements and post-secondary goals. Monitor student academic progress and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success. Maintain accurate student records and documentation in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations. Assist with scheduling, student transitions, and academic planning initiatives.
• College & Career Readiness: Support students in exploring college, career, military, and vocational pathways. Provide guidance regarding college admissions, standardized testing, scholarships, financial aid, and post-secondary planning. Assist students in identifying opportunities that align with their interests, abilities, and long-term goals.
• Collaboration & Family Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Participate in parent conferences, student support meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions. Partner with teachers and school leadership to identify and address student needs. Serve as a resource to faculty regarding student wellness, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.
• School Community: Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, retreats, student activities, and school events. Support school-wide wellness initiatives and preventive education programming. Contribute to a positive, respectful, and mission-driven culture that promotes student success and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level