High School Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Enhance student achievement through a well-rounded school counseling initiative.

• Assist students in planning for postsecondary education, military service, employment, academic success, emotional regulation, and interpersonal development.

• Direct students and families towards college and career preparedness.

• Conduct quarterly meetings with assigned students to assess graduation strategies and postsecondary choices.

• Provide classroom instruction aligned with student success criteria.

• Evaluate transcripts and other academic records.

• Collaborate with faculty on developing four-year graduation plans and reviewing student schedules.

• Aid in course selection, Advanced Placement suggestions, and enriched educational pathways.

• Review student data to create data-informed intervention plans.

• Offer short-term counseling and referrals for long-term assistance.

• Assist teachers, staff, and parents in their roles.

• Contribute to standardized testing, parent education, and professional development for staff.

• Advocate for students during individualized education plan meetings and other student-centric gatherings.

• Facilitate goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness.

• Travel up to 20% for in-person professional development, student assessments, and school obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required Michigan School Counselor Certification.

• Must be a resident of Michigan.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement.

• Valid School Counselor License.

• Capability to pass necessary background checks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, online search engines, and database management systems.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to travel as necessary.

• Capacity to work independently, generally exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a focused and professional home office during working hours.

• Master’s degree in school counseling.

• Experience in remote learning environments.

• Advanced studies in counseling and administration.

• Teaching experience is preferred.

• Customer service experience is advantageous.

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and mandatory reporting is desired.

• Experience in charter schools is preferred.

• Familiarity with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or similar career planning tools is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Virtual position.

• Professional home office setup.

• Opportunity to work remotely from Michigan.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Required travel for in-person professional development and student assessments.