Transformative Middle School Counselor - Academy Guidance

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

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,