K-12 Guidance Counselor

GIBRALTAR SCHOOL DISTRICT - JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: K - 12 Guidance Counselor

LOCATION: On Site - Carlson High School/Lakeshore Virtual School

CURRENT WAGE: According to GEA Master Agreement

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

EVALUATION: Annual Evaluation by Principal

DATE AVAILABLE: 2024-2025 School Year

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Determines need for, and facilitates/provides/monitors academic intervention and support to students as needed.

• Works collaboratively with staff, students and parents to provide academic intervention and support in core instruction

• Assists with the coordination of standardized testing.

• Competently assists with master schedule/student schedules.

• Supports general education, special education and English language learners.

• Assists with the college application process

• Coordinates and facilitates career development activities and career cruising, and assisits in the maintenance of student EDP's.

• Monitors student progress and credit acquisition towards the MMC requirements.

• Guides students through post-secondary options

• Attends professional development as directed and necessary

• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in counseling (NT) OR holds a Michigan School Guidance Counselor license.

• Experienced creating and reviewing Personal Curriculum.

• Experienced coordinating and proctoring local (NWEA) and state (PSAT, SAT, ACT, MSTEP) assessments.

• Knowledge of MI Career Model and Technical Education requirements.

• Skilled and experienced addressing academic, behavioral and social needs of secondary students.

• Knowledge and experience with online learning and dual enrollment

• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.

• Teaching or counseling experience at the elementary and/or secondary level.

• Experienced in working in a diverse learning community that embraces acceptance and supports students' emotional and social growth.

• Experienced working with at-risk populations.

• Knowledge of social and emotional needs of secondary students. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development

• Must possess exemplary training, experience, and attributes for the above listed Responsibilities and Essential Duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk over extended periods of time in a work day

• Ability to sit up for extended periods of time in a work day, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time

Method of Application:

Full application must be completed and submitted on Applitrack by closing date.

External applicants' complete application must include:

• Letter of Intent/Introduction

• Complete and up to date Online Application

• Complete and up to date Resume

• 3 current letters of recommendation

• Copy of current teaching certificate

• College Transcripts.

Internal applicants' complete application must include:

• Letter of Intent/Introduction

Applications that are incomplete or not submitted by deadline WILL NOT be considered.

All applicants must agree to have a criminal background check.