Eastpointe Community Schools

School Counselor 8-12

School: Eastpointe High School

Does your passion for working with students drive your engagement with students, colleagues, parents, and the community? Do your students value your relationship with them?

Can your talent building relationships raise the profile of a school by growing scholars? Can you develop a school culture of pride and high achievement? Are your students passionate and proactive about learning because of you? Do you differentiate and scaffold discussion for each student?

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.

Eastpointe Secondary Campus is a unique venue, supporting approximately 800 students in grades 8-12. Our campus consists of three schools on one campus (an 8th Grade Academy, a traditional high school setting for grades 9-12,and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center). Through our diverse educational programing,our students have a variety of opportunities that will prepare them for Career, College, and/or Technical readiness. We are partnered with Wayne State University for ongoing and limitless opportunities for our students, through the WSU C2 Pipeline program; we offer dual-enrollment and early college through Macomb Community College, College Board Advanced Placement,honors coursework, medical careers, law enforcement, culinary, and business courses as well as traditional courses. We boast a stellar instructional staff as well as a supportive staff including two Counselors, one assistant principal, instructional coaches, and mentors. Look at our Secondary Schools for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Academic and Athletic Coaching opportunities, as well as Curriculum Department Teams.

What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a School Counselor in our district, you will work side by side with the Principalm Assistant Principal, Instructional Coaching Team and Curriculum Team who will help you move your program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.

What we are looking for: If you desire to be anchored in a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional we want you!

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Valid Michigan teaching certificate with school counseling endorsement (NT), or
• Valid School Counselor License

Salary Data: per EFE Contract. Tentative agreement on a new salary schedule has been agreed to with the teacher association for 2025-26. 15 step schedule. Bachelor’s lane: $49,350 - $80,483. Master’s lane: $53,500 - $85,200, plus $3000 additional on each step for MA+30 or beyond. Counselor's also receive an additional $3,000 stipend.

We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org/ Submit an application to TalentEd https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx