Long Term Substitute High School Counselor

Birmingham Public Schools; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute High School Counselor to support students in the Birmingham Public Schools district. The role emphasizes counseling, guidance, and collaboration with families and school staff to promote student success.

Ideal candidates hold a Michigan School Counselor endorsement or TSCL and a Master’s degree in a related field, with preferred experience in secondary settings and Spanish language knowledge to assist diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling, School Social Work, or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Valid Michigan School Counselor Endorsement, TSCL, or Long-Term Substitute Permit with counseling background required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and student guidance to high school students.
• Support college/career readiness planning and social-emotional learning.
• Collaborate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administration, and staff.

Skills

Spanish language

Crisis intervention

Technology skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling or related field

Valid Michigan School Counselor Endorsement or TSCL

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oakland Schools

Long Term Substitute High School Counselor JobID: 18873

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Other

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute for a High School Counselor. This position begins 1-11-2027 and runs through 4-20-2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan School Counselor (NT) Endorsement, valid Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL), or a valid Long-Term Substitute Permit with appropriate counseling background/coursework required.
• Master's degree in School Counseling, School Social Work, or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Previous counseling or student guidance experience at the secondary level preferred.
• Knowledge and fluency related to Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with high school students, parents/guardians, administration, and staff.
• Strong communication, technology, crisis-intervention, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of high school graduation requirements, college/career readiness planning, and social-emotional support strategies for diverse student populations.

Please see the attached posting for additional information.

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