High School Counselor - Student Advocate & Guidance Leader

Young World Physical Education; Fair Haven (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Bay School District's Anchor Bay High School in Fair Haven, Michigan is seeking a High School Counselor to support students' academic, personal, and social growth. The role requires Michigan Certification and a master's in school counseling; the position is full-time and on-site.

Responsibilities include counseling, curriculum development, collaboration with teachers and parents, referrals, and ongoing professional growth to serve a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Must be Michigan Certified as a School Counselor.
• Master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Experience as a high school guidance counselor preferred.
• Knowledge of Section 504 and other state and federal regulations regarding the identification and placement of students in special education.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff and parents to meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as student advocate to help students academically, personally and socially.
• Provide individual counseling in response to student requests.
• Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum.
• Assist students in academics, postsecondary opportunities and career planning.
• Provide individual and small group counseling in various settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and parents to meet student needs.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies and specialists.
• Promote understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures.

Skills

Student advocacy

Counseling expertise

Collaboration with teachers

Confidential information handling

Multicultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in school counseling

Bachelor degree preferred

Michigan Certified School Counselor

Job description

Anchor Bay School District's Anchor Bay High School in Fair Haven, Michigan is seeking a High School Counselor to support students' academic, personal, and social growth. The role requires Michigan Certification and a master's in school counseling; the position is full-time and on-site.

Responsibilities include counseling, curriculum development, collaboration with teachers and parents, referrals, and ongoing professional growth to serve a diverse student body.