Hamilton Community Schools invites dedicated counselors to apply for the open position of high school counselor that's available starting in the 2024-2025 school year. We are excited to engage with quality candidates who are not only results-driven but also committed to inspiring children to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.  

*LOCATION: *Hamilton Virtual / Middle School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Work with or understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Work with or understanding of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). 
• Work collaboratively with the Work-Based Learning Teacher and district coordinator.
• Have a detailed understanding of adjusting student schedules for both in-person and online learning opportunities. 
• Support families and documentation of Work-Based Learning opportunities. 
• Support administration of state mandated assessments
• Communicate professionally with academic and career providers. 
• Have a detailed understanding of Naviance and its informational structure. 

*Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:  *

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economics and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• The role of a Michigan school counselor can be fulfilled by individuals who hold any of the following credentials:

• • School Counselor License (SCL)
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement
  • Preliminary School Counselor Credential (PSCC)
  • Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL)

• Work collaboratively with other school counselors, social workers, and school staff. 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology. (PowerSchool and Naviance)

• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

*REPORTS TO:  *Building Principal(s)

*START DATE: *2024-2025 School Year

*SALARY RANGE: *Per HEA Master Agreement

BENEFITS:

Health insurance