School Counselor

MEMSPA; Michigan; On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

MEMSPA is seeking a School Counselor for Cramer Junior High School in Michigan. The role focuses on academic achievement, career readiness, and social-emotional development through a comprehensive counseling program.

Candidate should have a Master’s in Guidance & Counseling and be eligible to hold a Michigan school counseling credential or equivalent. Expected responsibilities include college and career planning, student development, scheduling, and collaboration with staff and families to

Job description

Deadline: November 13, 2026
District/Organization: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $43,501-$70,516 per collective bargaining agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role of the Cramer Junior High School Counselor is to help students prepare for academic achievement, ensure career readiness and develop personal and/or social skills through a comprehensive and developmental appropriate counseling program. The goal is to ensure that all students will become productive and well-adjusted adults.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution

AND

• Possess a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in counseling (NT), OR
• Possess a School Counselor License, OR
• Possess a Preliminary Authorization to work as a School Counselor, OR
• Possess a Temporary School Counselor Authorization
• Knowledge of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model, implementation of MTSS, and intervention strategies
• Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with staff and families
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of current research on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions
• Ability to analyze data and use data to drive decision-making

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

College and Career Planning

• Assist students in exploring post secondary options using tools such as Career Cruising, Xello and/or Mi Bright Future
• Plan and participate in career exploration events
• Implement the Michigan Career Development Model
• Facilitate the EDP process

Student Development

• Work with students (large and small group settings) to assist in developing appropriate academic, social/emotional strategies for success
• Assist struggling students with an individualized and comprehensive plan
• Proactively engage students and stakeholders
• Connect students and families with outside agencies
• Form partnerships with staff to ensure a community that will foster healthy physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development
• Oversee and lead Child Studies and 504 Meetings, along with WIDA IDP
• Participate in Child IEP Meetings
• Organize and create student groups to develop personal and/or social skills

Scheduling

• Assist in developing the master schedule, scheduling students, advise on changing electives based on student needs and interest, and number of sections
• Handle the Opt-out process (examples: Reproductive Health, PE)
• Coordinate PSAT 8/9, M-Step and other school-wide testing

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position