High School Guidance Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Suttons Bay Public Schools is seeking a student-centered, collaborative, and caring High School Guidance Counselor to support students in grades 9-12. The counselor will provide academic, college, career, and social-emotional support while helping students develop successful post-secondary plans.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counseling and student support
  • Monitor student progress toward graduation and assist with academic planning and course selection
  • Counsel students regarding college, career, trade school, military, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
  • Assist students with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and post-secondary planning
  • Coordinate career exploration, college visits, and other college/career readiness activities
  • Identify students needing additional academic or social-emotional support and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals
  • Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student records
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with student needs and district goals
  • Support school-wide efforts related to attendance, achievement, student well-being, and post-secondary readiness
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the administration
  • Develop, implement, and annually review Educational Development Plans (EDPs) with all students and their families.
  • Provide intentional, individualized support to students in identifying and completing applicable scholarship opportunities.
  • Plan and facilitate informational sessions for students and families interested in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Dual Enrollment opportunities.
Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in School Counseling or completion of an approved school counselor preparation program
  • Valid Michigan School Counselor License (SCL) or Michigan teaching certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement
  • Candidates holding a valid Preliminary School Counselor License (PSCL) or Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL) may also be considered, consistent with Michigan Department of Education requirements
  • Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to establish positive relationships with high school students and families
  • Commitment to student confidentiality and professional ethics
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous high school counseling experience
  • Knowledge of Michigan graduation requirements and college/career pathways
  • Experience with college admissions, FAFSA, scholarships, and career planning
  • Familiarity with student information and college/career planning systems