School Counselor - Grades 7th-12th

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a qualified Guidance Counselor in Michigan to coordinate M STEP testing and student assessments while ensuring compliance with the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, strong interpersonal skills, and a dedication to student success. Responsibilities include evaluating student transcripts, advising on course selections, and creating effective behavioral intervention strategies based on data.

This role offers a salary per the EA Contract and follows the school calendar with additional compensated days as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Guidance and Counseling (NT).
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
• Experience with Advanced Placement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and student assessments.
• Evaluate student transcripts to assure that students have the necessary credits to graduate.
• Advise students on selection of courses required for graduation.

Skills

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Guidance and Counseling

Competent in using a variety of technology applications

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Reports To:

Junior/Senior High School and Intermediate School Principals and/or Superintendent of Schools

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Guidance and Counseling (NT)
• Coordinate M STEP testing and student assessments
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum, national/state/local assessments, and Grade Level Content Expectations
• Competent in using a variety of technology applications: 21st Century Learning, differentiated instruction, Power School experience preferred
• Student focused
• Maintains professional standards
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Possess strong technology skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration and other teachers/staff members
• Experience with Advanced Placement preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain professional rapport with students, staff and families
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality.
• Maintains personal and professional flexibility
• Possess a high level of organization

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and student assessments
• Evaluate student transcripts to assure that students have the necessary credits to graduate
• Advise students on selection of courses required for graduation
• Collect, report, and interpret data for student success
• Do regular checks with students
• Track student attendance academic progress, and career path
• Advise and counsel students
• Part of the District crisis response team
• Teach socially accepted behavior by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
• Create, modify and implement effective behavioral intervention strategies for students based on best practice principles and current data
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative procedures
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students and parents
• Help organize and participate in curriculum information sessions, school visits for new students, open houses, awards night, graduation, college/other visits, etc.
• Attend meetings, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to communicate with others and clearly understand normal conversations in person and on the telephone. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

Starting Date: August 2026

Work Hours/Days: Follows the school calendar; plus additional days as needed (compensated)

Salary/Compensation: Per EA Contract

Date of Posting: June 1, 2026

Deadline of Posting: Until filled

• All employees hired by the school district must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is approximately $69.00 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Michigan State Police.

The Manchester Board of Education complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Manchester Board of Education that no person on the basis of gender, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, English speaking ability or place of residence shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to, discrimination in any program or activity to which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Inquiries or complaints by individuals related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: School Superintendent at [phone]. Inquiries or complaints by individuals related to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, sexual orientation, marital status, English speaking ability or place of residence should be directed to: Middle School Principal at [phone]. At any point in time, complainants have the right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202. The complainant should first be directed to the following address: Office for Civil Rights, 600 Superior Avenue, Suite 750, Cleveland, OH 44114.