Hybrid High School Counselor at Fitzgerald Public Schools

Fitzgerald Public Schools · Fitzgerald, United States Of America · Hybrid

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High School Counselor

JobID: 1262

Position Type:
Teaching/High School Teaching

Date Posted:
8/10/2025

Location:
Fitzgerald High School
(High-Needs School)

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NOTICE OF OPENING:      High School Counselor
LOCATION:                           Fitzgerald High School
WORK YEAR:                       2025-2026 School Year; Teacher year plus 12 days
SALARY:                                Per FEA Contract

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance and Counseling Endorsement (NT) or School Counselor License
Master’s degree in guidance and counseling;
5+ years’ experience as a teacher or school counselor preferred;
Ability and proven record to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Must be able to follow oral and written directions;
Ability to establish effective professional relationships with staff, students and the community;
Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
Familiarity with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidelines for crediting courses towards the MMC, including transferring credits from out-of-state or non-public schools.
Demonstrated knowledge of personal curriculum development, post secondary planning, and pedagogy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our school counselors are proud to participate in a multi-dimensional, multi-tiered system of support. This means they provide a range of services tailored to individual student needs, addressing academic, social-emotional, and career development across multiple levels of intervention.

Student Development:
Academic

Monitor and communicate student academic progress (i.e. progress reports, home phone calls, email communication, etc.);
Program and schedule students;
Assist in enrollment, dropping and transfer of students;
Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and reports as it pertains to student academic progress;
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop personal curriculums for students
Advise students on dual enrollment opportunities and Early Middle College Opportunities

Social Emotional

Provided individual and group counseling and guidance relative to personal problems, academic planning, conflicts between students, classroom problems, and any other school related problems originating on/off campus, traveling to/from school, or related to either curricular or extracurricular activities;
Promote social-emotional learning (SEL) programs focusing on resilience and positive relationships

Career

Conduct group and individual conferences with students regarding educational and career planning;
Mentor students with transition from one grade level to another;
Guide students towards scholarships, grants, and financial aid for higher education or training programs;
Assist in planning college representative visits.

Collaboration and Advocacy:

Conduct parent conferences regarding student performance, attendance and behavior;
Collaborate with teachers to identify and address learning difficulties;
Building trust and rapport with students and families;
Work with families to overcome barriers to involvement in their child’s education;

Additional Responsibilities:

Crisis intervention and prevention planning, potentially dealing with higher instances of violence or mental health issues;
Follow all confidentiality and ethical guidelines;
Performs other duties as may be assigned by administration.

Qualified applicants should apply on-line via AppliTrack at http://www.applitrack.com/fitzgerald/onlineapp/

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