School Counselor
Deadline: November 13, 2026
District/Organization: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $43,501-$70,516 per collective bargaining agreement
Position Details
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
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
DEADLINE: Until filled
Please send copy of resume, credentials, and letter of interest via mail or email to:
Julia Tao, Director of Personnel
303 Pine Street, Essexville, MI 48732
HR@e-hps.net
E-mail: HR@e-hps.net
Website: Link
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