School Counselor

Michigan Association of School Boards; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is seeking an outstanding full-time School Counselor to work primarily with academy students (grades 7-8) and support high school students as needed. The counselor will promote a developmentally appropriate guidance program focusing on academic success and social growth, aligned with Jesuit values and the school's mission.

As part of a team of counselors, faculty, staff, and parents, the successful candidate will foster student self-awareness,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Valid school counseling license/certification (e.g., Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Guidance Counselor Endorsement).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a middle or high school setting.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities; strong collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion.
• Experience with student support plans, behavioral interventions, and crisis response.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and student information systems.
• Strong skills in counseling techniques, group facilitation, and crisis management.
• Commitment to student success and wellbeing.
• Willingness to complete background checks/fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students predominantly in the academy on a regular basis to monitor personal, social, and academic development.
• Establish harmonious relationships with students, teachers, and parents to encourage open discussions of concerns.
• Advocate for students by facilitating articulation of their thoughts to parents, teachers, and peers.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal for the Jesuit Academy on course selection.
• Refer students of concern to the Assistant Principal for the Jesuit when needed.
• Refer students of concern for assessment or treatment and follow up with outside specialists.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Crisis management

Counseling techniques

Group facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Valid school counseling license/certification

Minimum of three years’ experience in a middle or high school setting

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Deadline: August 24, 2026
District/Organization: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Summary:University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is seeking an outstanding full-time School Counselor. This position will predominantly work with Academy students (grades 7-8) while also supporting high school students as needed/required. Candidates should desire to provide all students with equitable access to a quality and developmentally appropriate and comprehensive guidance counseling program that focuses on academic success and social development.

A school counselor at U of D Jesuit is part of a team of counselors, faculty, staff, and parents who help each student become self- actualized, confident in his own goodness and inner processes. School counselors are required to develop a healthy integration between self and self-concept, and grow mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. As the primary counselor for the Jesuit Academy, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow the Jesuit/Ignatian mandate of creating methods that will assist in forming students into persons who seek justice with the focus of forming men for others.

Our Mission:

We are a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition dedicated to academic excellence, forming students to become Men for Others with Jesus as the model, and guiding them in the creation of a hope-filled future, all for the Greater Glory of God.

Our Vision:

To be the leading school in southeast Michigan for young men and families seeking a community committed to academic excellence and the formation of the whole person.

Our School:

U of D Jesuit strives to develop graduates who are open to growth, committed to doing justice, loving, religious, and intellectually competent. Every employee must be committed to understanding, promoting, and modeling the mission and vision of U of D Jesuit in their day-to-day activity. U of D Jesuit prohibits the abuse and mistreatment of students and takes seriously any report of suspected abuse. Every employeeis required toadhere to policies relating to boundaries with students, report any suspicious and inappropriate behavior promptly, and attend abuse risk management training as scheduled.

Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Fullbenefits package also included.

Reportsto:Assistant Principal for the Academy with additional oversight by the Principal.

Employment Category:Full-time, Exempt, 10-month

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Valid school counseling license/certification (e.g., Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Guidance Counselor [NT] Endorsement, School Guidance Counselor License issued by the Michigan Department of Education [MDE]).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a middle or high school setting.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities; strong collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion.
• Experience with student support plans, behavioral interventions, and crisis response.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and student information systems.
• Strong skills in counseling techniques, group facilitation, and crisis management.
• Commitment to student success and wellbeing.
• Willingness to complete background checks/fingerprinting.

Areas of Concentration:

A. Individual and Group Counseling

• Meet with students (predominantly academy) on a regular basis to monitor their personal, social, and academic development.
• Work to establish harmonious relationships with students, teachers, and parents so that they will feel free to bring their problems for discussion.
• Advocate for students – assisting and facilitating the articulation of their thoughts to parents, teachers, administrators and peers.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal for the Jesuit Academy in course selection
• When needed, refer students of concern to Assistant Principal for the Jesuit
• When needed, refer students of concern for assessment or treatment or both; follow-up with outside specialists/programs; update the administration team.

B. Meeting and Speaking with Parents in the Role of Student Advocate

• Initiating contact with parents/guardians surrounding concerns and problem behavior of students.
• Assessing social/emotional issues with parents/guardians.
• Meeting and speaking with parents/guardians surrounding their expressed concerns about their
• Providing clarity and reasoning for student behavior at the middle school stage in

C. Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM):

• Serve as a member of the school’s multidisciplinary Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team by identifying, assessing, and responding to students exhibiting concerning behaviors.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty/staff, families, and community partners to develop intervention, support, and safety plans using a prevention-focused, trauma-informed and student-centered approach.

D. Instruction/Teaching Courses

• 7th grade elective – Graduate at Graduation (Grad at Grad) – Support
• 8th grade elective – Directed Study – Support

E. Academic Support

• Conduct after school study sessions to provide academic assistance to students experiencing academic challenges
• Participate in classroom observations of recommended students
• Review school approved accommodations

F. Testing

• Coordinate and administer NWEA/MAP and HSPT Testing
• Interpret test results for students, parents, and teachers.
• Analyze test score results to form insights as to the existence of academic deficiency and/or learning disabilities.
• Administer and record recommended accommodations

G. Coordinate/Administer Programs

• Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school in support of the school’s core purpose and values.
• Student retreats,
• Days of service
• Junior Senate
• Complete formation/applications for middle school based developmental programs:
  • Anti – bullying and cyber bullying workshops
  • NWEA goal setting sessions/facilitation
  • PSAT facilitation
  • 8th grade course selections
• Provide recommendations and letters of support as needed

H. Collaborating with Director of School Counseling

• Attend regular faculty meetings with the Counseling Department Chair and other
• Works with Counseling Department Chair to plan, interpret, evaluate, and when necessary, revise the counseling program to meet the needs of the entire school.

I. Administrative

• Maintain records on individual students by documenting counseling sessions and other relevant interactions with teachers, parents, and guardians.
• Maintain and manage school records received from former grade schools
• Develop middle school based academic support programs and tools geared towards improving student achievement in the core subjects (English, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
• Complete the school counselor self-evaluation at the end of the academic

J. Professional Development

• Maintain licensing and additional credentials
• Pursue continuous professional growth in school counseling
• Attend selected JSN seminars and workshops
• Attend faculty meetings and retreats

Physical Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (10 to 20 pounds).

Prolongedperiodssitting at a desk and working on a computeror standing.

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

This posting documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbents. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and monitor the work of employees under their supervision.

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider a candidate’s religious affiliation in its employment decisions, consistent with State and Federal law.