High School Guidance Counselor

TrulyHired; Suttons Bay (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Suttons Bay Public Schools is seeking a student-centered High School Guidance Counselor to support students in grades 9-12 with academic, college, career, and social-emotional planning.

The role emphasizes individual and group counseling, college applications, and coordinating college visits and CTE programs, while maintaining confidential records and aligning with district goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or completion of an approved school counselor preparation program.
• Valid Michigan School Counselor License (SCL) or Michigan teaching certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement.
• Candidates holding a valid Preliminary School Counselor License (PSCL) or Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL) may also be considered, consistent with Michigan Department of Education requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling and student support.
• Monitor student progress toward graduation and assist with academic planning and course selection.
• Counsel students regarding college, career, trade school, military, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities.
• Assist students with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and post-secondary planning.
• Coordinate career exploration, college visits, and other college/career readiness activities.
• Identify students needing additional academic or social-emotional support and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with student needs and district goals.
• Support school-wide efforts related to attendance, achievement, student well-being, and post-secondary readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.
• Develop, implement, and annually review Educational Development Plans (EDPs) with all students and their families.
• Provide intentional, individualized support to students in identifying and completing applicable scholarship opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate informational sessions for students and families interested in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Michigan School Counselor License (SCL) or NT endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Suttons Bay Public Schools is seeking a student-centered, collaborative, and caring High School Guidance Counselor to support students in grades 9-12. The counselor will provide academic, college, career, and social-emotional support while helping students develop successful post-secondary plans.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling and student support
• Monitor student progress toward graduation and assist with academic planning and course selection
• Counsel students regarding college, career, trade school, military, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
• Assist students with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and post-secondary planning
• Coordinate career exploration, college visits, and other college/career readiness activities
• Identify students needing additional academic or social-emotional support and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with student needs and district goals
• Support school-wide efforts related to attendance, achievement, student well-being, and post-secondary readiness
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration
• Develop, implement, and annually review Educational Development Plans (EDPs) with all students and their families.
• Provide intentional, individualized support to students in identifying and completing applicable scholarship opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate informational sessions for students and families interested in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or completion of an approved school counselor preparation program
• Valid Michigan School Counselor License (SCL) or Michigan teaching certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement
• Candidates holding a valid Preliminary School Counselor License (PSCL) or Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL) may also be considered, consistent with Michigan Department of Education requirements
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with high school students and families
• Commitment to student confidentiality and professional ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous high school counseling experience
• Knowledge of Michigan graduation requirements and college/career pathways
• Experience with college admissions, FAFSA, scholarships, and career planning
• Familiarity with student information and college/career planning systems