High School Guidance Counselor

Sylvania; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restorative Justice program support

Job summary

Charlotte Public Schools is seeking a High School Guidance Counselor to provide mentoring, guidance, and career counseling for students. The role emphasizes restorative practices and collaboration with the principal, staff, and families.

The position requires a Master’s in Counseling with endorsement, experience in standardized testing, and knowledge of master scheduling. It is a 1.0 FTE position under the Master Agreement, with duties including counseling, testing coordination, and restorative

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling with valid Guidance and Counseling endorsement.
• Experience with standardized testing and counseling procedures.
• Knowledge of master scheduling and school guidance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal student guidance counseling
• Conduct group and individual meetings with students
• Coordinate and facilitate parent, student, and staff meetings
• Coordinate standardized testing
• Work with students and staff to develop educational plans
• Assist in the creation of class master scheduling
• Communicate with parents and community members
• Uphold confidentiality in all situations
• Work with Restorative Justice counterpart to facilitate restorative circles
• Assist in facilitating the Restorative Justice program and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Standardized testing experience

Master scheduling knowledge

High School Counseling experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Job description

Position: High School Guidance Counselor

Status: 1.0 FTE

Salary: Per Teacher Master Agreement

JOB GOAL:

Under the general supervision of the High School Principal, this position provides mentoring, guidance, and career counseling for high school students. Additionally, this position will play a key role in facilitating restorative practices within the building.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual shall possess, upon application, the following minimal experience or its satisfactory equivalent:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, with Valid Guidance and Counseling Endorsement (NT).
• Experience in standardized testing.
• Working knowledge of master scheduling, preferred.
• Experience in High School Counseling, preferred.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide personal student guidance counseling
• Conduct group and individual meetings to assist students
• Coordinate and facilitate parent, student, and staff meetings
• Coordinate standardized testing
• Work with students and staff to develop educational plans
• Assist in the creation of class master scheduling
• Communicate with parents and community members
• Uphold confidentiality in all situations
• Work with Restorative Justice counterpart to facilitate restorative circles
• Assist in facilitating the Restorative Justice program, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

DATE WANTED:

2026-2027 School Year

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until Filled

Charlotte Public Schools complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of Charlotte Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.