Elementary Counselor: Champion Student Growth & Wellness

Michigan School Public Relations Association; Ingham; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mason Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Counselor to support students in grades 1–5 with academic, social, and emotional growth. You will provide individual and group counseling, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help foster a safe, inclusive climate where every child feels valued and ready to learn.

The role reports to the building principal and is based in-person at Mason’s elementary schools, with duties including maintaining confidential records and collaboration with staff and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with a counseling endorsement (NT).
• School Counselor License is required.
• Preliminary Authorization to work as a School Counselor.
• Temporary School Counselor Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students or groups to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary student support team and school staff.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation.
• Identify student needs and refer to appropriate services or community partners.
• Support inclusive, positive school climate and crisis management.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Counseling skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Crisis management

Recordkeeping

Student advocacy

Education

Master's in Guidance & Counseling

Michigan secondary teaching certificate with counseling endorsement (NT)

School Counselor License

Preliminary Authorization to work as School Counselor

Temporary School Counselor Authorization

Tools

Job description

Mason Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Counselor to support students in grades 1–5 with academic, social, and emotional growth. You will provide individual and group counseling, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help foster a safe, inclusive climate where every child feels valued and ready to learn.

The role reports to the building principal and is based in-person at Mason’s elementary schools, with duties including maintaining confidential records and collaboration with staff and