High School Counselor: Student Support & Growth Leader

Royal Oak Schools; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Oak Schools invites applications for a School Counselor at Royal Oak High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is a full-time 1.0 FTE at a renowned district, emphasizing academic, career and counseling services for students and families.

The role requires a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling with K–12 endorsement and at least three years in secondary schools. Applicants will engage in prevention, intervention, and collaboration with staff to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution with (NT) K–12 endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of experience in secondary schools.
• Proven ability to communicate positively with students, families, teachers, and administration.
• Experience working with students considered at risk.
• Ability to problem-solve with staff, students and parents/guardians on personal, social, and educational issues.
• Skill in systematic approaches and program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full array of academic, career, and counseling services to students, including individual and group work.
• Deliver classroom guidance and counseling to promote mental health and healthy behaviors.
• Coordinate family outreach programs and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Communicate activities and testing results to the school community in writing and speech.
• Serve on committees and participate in orientation, graduation, and other school functions.
• Supervise 504 programming and attend Student Study Team and IEP meetings.
• Develop and maintain student schedules, transcripts, and EDPs.

Skills

Communication with students andfamilie

Experience with at-risk students

Problem-solving with staff/parents

Systematic program implementation

Education

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling with NT K–12 endorsement

Job description

Royal Oak Schools invites applications for a School Counselor at Royal Oak High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is a full-time 1.0 FTE at a renowned district, emphasizing academic, career and counseling services for students and families.

The role requires a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling with K–12 endorsement and at least three years in secondary schools. Applicants will engage in prevention, intervention, and collaboration with staff to promote student success.