Clinton Community Schools
Upper Elementary School Counselor - Job Posting
Clinton Community Schools is excited to expand our student support services by adding an additional Elementary School Counselor. This position is designed to enhance our ability to support students through academic and career development, social/emotional growth, student advocacy, and strong collaboration with parents, staff, and community partners. The counselor will be a key member of the elementary staff, working to implement and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program.
Position Title:
Elementary School Counselor (Upper Elementary)
Position Summary:
The School Counselor will provide direct support to students and collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to promote student success. This individual will serve as a resource for students in the areas of academic achievement, career development, and social/emotional wellness. The counselor will play an active role in planning, delivering, and assessing the school counseling core curriculum.
Qualifications:
Required:

• Master's Degree in School Counseling
• Michigan K-12 Teaching Certificate with NT endorsement or School Counselor License (SCL)

Considered:

• Candidates currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Counseling with a minimum of 18 credit hours completed

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic, personal/social, and career counseling for students through individual and group sessions
• Assist in the planning and delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum
• Use a variety of instructional and support strategies to meet the diverse needs of students
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and community stakeholders to support student development
• Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and 504 processes, including monitoring and scheduling
• Identify students in need of additional support and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Provide brief counseling and refer students/families to external resources when needed
• Lead career awareness and development initiatives
• Stay current on technology use in counseling and participate in professional learning
• Maintain ethical and legal standards of the school counseling profession

Compensation:

• Per Clinton Education Association (CEA) Contract

Application Information:

• Posting will remain open until the position is filled.
• Clinton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.