School Counselor

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public school district in Detroit is seeking applicants for the role of School Counselor to establish an eligibility pool. The role includes administering assessments, providing guidance and counseling services, and collaborating with educational personnel. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and a valid Michigan Counselor License. This position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $94,000 and is not eligible for telecommuting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with School Counselor Endorsement or License.
• Completion of a Counseling internship with school-aged pupils.

Responsibilities

• Administer needs assessments to students and staff.
• Provide guidance services to create a conducive learning environment.
• Counsel students individually and in groups.

Skills

Counseling skills

Assessment administration

Career guidance

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Counselor License

18 semester hours in a Counseling Program

Job description

Job Title

School Counselor (To establish an eligibility pool)

Location

Various Locations

Salary

$55,000 - $94,000

Reports to

Principal or Designee

Bargaining Unit

Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Not eligible for telecommuting.

Minimum Qualifications

In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:

• Candidates must possess and provide evidence of a minimum of a master’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Candidates must possess and provide evidence of a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a School Counselor (NT) Endorsement OR a School Counselor License issued by the State of Michigan Department of Education.
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate course work in an Accredited School Counseling Program (documentation must be submitted at time of application).
• Completion of a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) mandated clock hour internship with school-aged pupils under the supervision of a person who is a counselor educator in an approved school counseling program. At least half of the mandated clock hours shall be in a school setting.

Essential Functions

• Administer Pre/Post Needs Assessments to students, parents and staff
• Provide professional guidance and counseling services that assist in creating a learning environment that contributes directly to student mastery.
• Concentrate on the academic achievement, career development, personal-social effectiveness and psychological maturity of students while facilitating professional tasks.
• Participate on Resource Coordinating Teams with support services personnel. (RCT).
• Counsel students individually and in small groups on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Assist students with the understanding of the MI Six Career Pathways and the completion of the Education Development Plan (EDP).
• Provide students with career guidance experiences in school wide orientations, large groups, small groups and classroom settings.
• Coordinate guidance activities with other school staff personnel, business/labor industry, community foundations/organizations and other local resources.
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, and others about the School Counseling Program and other educational-related activities, procedures and plans.
• Participate in data aggregation and interpretation with students, parents, staff and counselor colleagues.
• Participate in webinars, site training programs, professional conferences/workshops and other professional growth experiences.
• Serve on the School Improvement Team and participate in other staff development activities.
• Evaluate guidance program progress; and
• Fulfill other school counseling duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal (or Designee).

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone].

EEO Statement

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.