COUNSELOR (7TH - 12TH)

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Heights Schools seeks a dedicated Guidance Counselor to support students in grades 7–12 at Hamady Middle High School. The role includes delivering counseling services and overseeing master scheduling for all 7th–12th graders.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan School Counselor endorsement or active license, a Master’s degree in School Counseling, and experience with scheduling systems and secondary-school timetables.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field required.
• Valid Michigan School Counselor endorsement/licensure required for K-12 public schools.
• Experience with student information systems and timetable construction preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, social, and emotional counseling to 7–12 graders.
• Lead and maintain master schedules and individual student schedules for 7–12.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, and parents to align scheduling with graduation requirements.
• Guide students through college, vocational, and post-secondary planning.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling basics

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

MDE Counselor endorsement/licensure

Tools

Student Information Systems

Timetable construction

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Type: Instructional - High School/ Guidance Counselor

Job Title: Guidance Counselor & 7–12 Grade Scheduler

Location: Hamady Middle High School | Westwood Heights Schools

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Westwood Heights Schools is seeking a dedicated, highly organized Guidance Counselor to support students in grades 7–12 at Hamady Middle High School. In addition to delivering comprehensive counseling services, the individual in this role will oversee master scheduling and student class scheduling for all 7th through 12th graders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, social, and emotional counseling to students in grades 7–12.
• Lead, build, and maintain master schedules and individual student schedules for all 7–12 grade levels.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, and parents to align scheduling with graduation requirements and educational standards.
• Guide students through college, vocational, and post-secondary planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Michigan Department of Education (MDE) School Counselor endorsement (NT endorsement) or active MDE School Counselor License/Credential required for K-12 public schools.
• Master's Degree in School Counseling or related field.
• Experience with student information systems, timetable construction, and secondary school scheduling preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.