High School Guidance Counselor

Memspa; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Public Schools is seeking a High School Guidance Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides mentoring and career counseling to students, with emphasis on restorative practices within the building and collaboration with staff and parents.

The position requires a Master’s in Counseling with endorsement, plus experience in testing and scheduling. This is a 1.0 FTE role under the master agreement and offers ongoing professional obligations within the district.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling with valid endorsement.
• Experience in standardized testing.
• Working knowledge of master scheduling, preferred.
• Experience in High School Counseling, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mentoring

Guidance counseling

Restorative practices

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling; Valid Guidance and Counseling Endorsement (NT)

Job description

Deadline

September 30, 2026

District/Organization

Charlotte Public Schools

Position/Type

Teacher, full time

Salary

***Honoring all years of service!!

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

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.