GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid State of Michigan Guidance and Counseling Certificate with a (NT) endorsement.
2. A Master's Degree representing intensive course work in the principal's and practice of Educational guidance; educational testing and measurement; counseling; the organization and administration of guidance services; and the psychology of learning.
3. Two (2) or more years of paid work experience as High School Guidance Counselor.

PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES (summary includes but is not limited to the following):

1. Register high school students and orient them to school procedures and the school's varied opportunities for learning.
2. Assist assigned students in course and subject selection.
3. Be familiar with high school education program requirements.
4. Use standardized test scores to help students understand aptitudes and abilities, and offer help in formulating educational and occupational plans.
5. Maintain and interpret student records and protect their confidentiality.
6. Remain readily available to students in order to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growthy, self-understanding and maturity.
7. Assist in improving individual attitudes toward educational requirements.
8. Assist to prevent students from dropping out of school by counseling students, parent contact and exposing them to alternative programs.
9. Take active role interpreting school objectives to students and parents.
10. Supervise the preparation and processing of college applications according to provisions of the School Board's policy on student records.
11. Organize and conduct career conferences during the school year.
12. Schedule informational sessions for students with college and armed forces representatives.
13. Update the "Manual of Course Descriptions", and prepare pre-enrollment form.
14. Assist students with financial aid information.
15. Assist with annual follow-up study of Vocational Education students with GISD.
16. Insure that GISD, Skill Center, Voc Ed quotas are met or exceeded annually.
17. Assist with graduation program and help with the distribution of caps and gowns.
18. Work with principal on the master schedule for the next school year.
19. Conduct regular counseling session with students at each grade level (5-8) (9-12).
20. Assist in administering, monitoring and verifying the completion of all school tests such as M-STEP, ACT, NWEA, and other related tests.
21. Performs such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the building administrator.
22. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

REQUIREMENTS:  
Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass:

1. Reference checks
2. Police clearance including digital fingerprinting.

ANNUAL SALARY:  
Salary and exceptional fringe benefits based upon BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
All applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:

• Resume
• Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered.  Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:  In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate 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.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination.  Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, (810) 591-9200.  Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, (810) 591-9200.

/daw