Middle College Counselor

Deadline: February 28, 2026
District/Organization: Monroe County ISD
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: According to Master Agreement with the MCIEA – https://www.monroeisd.us/downloads/human_resources/mea_agreement_2024_-_2027_-_final.pdf

Position Details

POSITION POSTING #5597

Posting Date: December 22, 2025

Position Title: Middle College Counselor

Location: Monroe County Middle College

Reports To: Principal, Monroe County Middle College

Salary/Benefits: According to Master Agreement with the MCIEA: Click Here

Available: January 16, 2026. Full-time, school year position

Schedule: 7:25 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Work schedule based on district calendar

FLSA Status: Exempt

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Summary:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties:

• Guide and support students with dual enrollment, scheduling, college course selection, and the development of 5 Year plans.
• Assist students with college and career planning.
• Plan “Town Hall Meetings” with each grade regularly throughout the school year.
• Be familiar with college credits, transferability, transferring, etc., to support students with their specific post-secondary goals
• Keep current with changes in high school graduation requirements
• Assist students with the completion of college admissions applications and FAFSA applications.
• Help organize post-secondary visits and college and career focused events.
• Assist with Capstone projects for students.
• Work with students who have attendance, behavior, and/or academic concerns.
• Assist with IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Consult and coordinate with parents, teachers, administration and local agencies which may provide support to students and their families.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to assist students.
• Assist in overall school operation with an emphasis on student programming.
• Help plan school-wide events.
• Help coordinate standardized testing, MME (SAT, WIN, M-STEP) etc.
• Assist in completion of required state reports.
• Build relationships with college personnel, counselors, professors, etc.
• Maintain professional skills and provide educational leadership for program staff.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with co-workers effectively and professionally.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation necessary for duties.
• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.
• Follow work rules.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal, Monroe County Middle College.

Education:

• Master’s Degree from an approved program in school counseling.
• Valid Secondary Michigan certificate with School Counselor Endorsement (NT) or Michigan School Guidance Counselor License.

Experience:

• Three years’ experience in working with secondary students is required.

SKILLS/OTHER:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
• Working knowledge of local community needs and resources.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.

Criminal History Check: Upon hire, employees of the Monroe County Intermediate School District are fingerprinted for a Michigan and FBI criminal history check. The processing fee of $42.00 is the responsibility of the applicant.

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and staff, irregular or extended work hours. The employee is responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of others.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in this position varies. When visiting a building the noise level may be loud, in the office, quiet and at meetings, moderate.

Application Procedure: All interested applicants (internal and external) apply by clicking on the following link: Click Here

Contact Information: Monroe County Intermediate School District

Human Resources and Legal Department

1101 South Raisinville Road

Monroe, Michigan 48161

(734) 322-2642 (Application Assistance)

(734) 322-2640 (Questions about Postings)

E-mail: janel.faber@monroeisd.us