Portland Public Schools: School Counselor, Portland Middle School
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate School Counselor to join our team to enhance the education, social and emotional experience for our students at Portland Middle School.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
Experience in Middle School Counseling
Knowledge of Personal Curriculum and Michigan Merit Curriculum regulations
Experience in Special Education and Section 504 regulations
Able to use technology in an efficient manner
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of MTSS and PBIS to support student needs
Experience with student management system
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Counseling, with a Valid Guidance and Counseling Endorsement (NT)
Master's in Counseling and a K12 School endorsement from the State of Michigan
Experience as a teacher or counselor in a K-12 setting.
Experience with MTSS and PBIS.
Working knowledge of curriculum and teaching and instruction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This position works within the counseling department at Portland Public Schools and is directly responsible for ensuring the district meets the social and emotional needs of students within the district's MTSS system.
Implement behavioral health interventions to enhance the psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive and social factors important for the prevention, treatment, or management of behavioral health concerns.
Provide whole class and small group instruction based on the social and emotional needs of the student population.
Provide Behavioral Health Counseling Services
Facilitate universal screenings for student behavior.
Collect and analyze student behavioral assessment data to determine student and building needs (SRSS/SWIS).
Assess needs for additional counseling services; making referrals when appropriate to Community Mental Health System
Participation in Child Find meetings.
Work with Behavior Coach and teaching staff to provide training and support for students who have social and emotional needs.
Provide training and support to staff on educating students who have experienced trauma.
Maintain a community resource list and build school/resource relationships in order to assist students and families in need.
Analyze student attendance data and provide support to families of students with high absences and/or those that are truant.
Develop, deliver, and support those delivering a Career Readiness program for middle schools.
Provide classroom guidance and scheduling to deliver 2nd Steps curriculum.
Regular attendance at MTSS meetings and an active member of middle MTSS teams.
Active member of the crisis response team that will provide assistance to families in an emergency.
Use of WillSub system, or other system as directed by district, for absences.
Maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
Position will require some before and after school meetings and some evening and weekend activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Position Details:
Title: School Counselor
Reports to: Building Principal
Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Posting date: September 12, 2025
Application deadline: September 26, 2025
Application Process:
Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to:[email protected] or apply online at:
https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/
A current resume with reference contact information
Copies of all university transcripts
Copies of current Michigan educator certification
Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Leanna Davis, Principal
Portland Middle School
745 Storz Ave
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Leanna Davis, Portland Middle School at [email protected] or 517-647-2985.
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
