About Job

Position: School Counselor/Dean of Students

Grade Levels: 6-12 Middle School/High School

Academic Development

Advising a student on credits required to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Monitoring students’ overall academic performance and collaborating with staff members to develop necessary academic supports for students.
Consulting with individual students/parents to discuss academic gaps and research potential supports or interventions.
Delivering core curriculum lessons that are aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards that equip students with the necessary test-taking, time management and/or organization tools to be successful.
Advising students on dual enrollment opportunities and/or early/middle college opportunities.

Career Development

Through classroom, small group, and individual student planning, assisting students in developing a post-secondary plan, also known as an Educational Development Plan, that is required for all students starting seventh grade.
Providing resources to students to engage in career exploration opportunities.
Delivering career assessments and core curriculum lessons aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that assist students in identifying personal characteristics that lead to potential career opportunities.
Assisting students in post-secondary research to identify training/educational opportunities that lead to the necessary skills/certifications/licensure to pursue a career.
Facilitating college representative visits, military exploration opportunities and financial aid workshops/assistance for students and parents, as well as organizing and delivering college fairs.
Advising students on potential Career and Technical Education opportunities that provide them with career exploration, work-based learning experiences and opportunities to earn certifications and credentials leading to entry-level employment.

Social/Emotional Development

Providing responsive services to meet the needs of students, including individual, group and crisis response counseling.
Assisting students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
Assisting students who may be experiencing difficult life circumstances.
Connecting students and families with community resources through referrals.
Assisting students in developing healthy coping strategies for successful school and life transitions.
Assisting students in developing interpersonal communication skills.
Delivering core curriculum lessons aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that equip students to become positive members of their school and community.

Advocacy and Leadership

Advocating for school counseling programs and positive learning environments that focus on student learning and achievement by collaborating and connecting with teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Leading professional development activities for other educators.
Providing leadership by articulating ways in which school counseling contributes to student achievement.

Program Management and Administration

Using a data-driven approach to plan, develop, implement and evaluate school counseling programs, resources and services in support of the mission of the school counseling program within the school according to ASCA’s Ethical Standards for School Counselors and School Counselor Competencies to facilitate ongoing professional development that improves program management and administration.
Advocating for the appropriate supervision and evaluation of school counselors using school counselor-specific evaluation tools such as, a counselor/principal management agreement to outline specific goals and responsibilities.

Behavior Administration