Guidance Counselor (1.0)

2026-2027 POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT Southfield Public Schools Statement of Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity Southfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Title II, VI & IX Coordinators - Alise Collier, 248-746-4338, James Jackson 248-74- 0045; Section 504 Coordinator - Paula Lightsey, 248-746-8565. All complaints may be addressed to 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033. JOB ID# LOCATION SALARY RANGE POSTING DATE POSTING DEADLINE 17847 Thompson K-8 Academy In accordance with the SEA CBA. 8/13/2026 8/25/2026 Staffing for all positions is contingent upon student enrollment and funding availability.

POSITION: 1.0 Guidance Counselor REPORTS TO: Building Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan School Guidance Counselor License -or- NT endorsement on Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Guidance Counselor is responsible for assisting all high school students in the developmental processes in intellectual, social and personal growth and assisting high school students with making informed and individually appropriate social, educational and vocational choices. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Personal Growth

• Participate in professional development activities and complete a professional development plan.
• Attend professional conferences and workshops related to the overall guidance program.

Academic Development

• Meet with students prior to and during the registration process, inform the students of classes relative to course selection and assist the administration in the registration and scheduling process.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with students after the master schedule is developed to make any necessary changes in students' schedules.
• Collaborate with middle school Guidance Counselors to provide information regarding class offerings and registration procedures for orientation meetings with all eighth grade public and parochial middle school students.
• Conduct orientation meetings with all eighth grade public and parochial middle school students to provide information regarding class offerings and registration procedures.
• Provide individual counseling for students regarding scheduling upon request of the student or his/her parent/guardian.
• Make recommendations to students regarding class selection that take into consideration the student's abilities, background and interests. The recommendations may be made by means of small group and/or individual meetings or other methods recommended by teachers.
• Meet with students individually or in groups to discuss credits, courses and entrance exams required by colleges and technical schools.
• Advise students regarding the accuracy and completeness of records and credits and perform periodic credit checks from grades nine through 12 with an emphasis on the senior year.
• Provide written contact and telephone calls to parents/guardians of senior students who are deficient in their credit status.
• Assist Youth Options Program students with enrollment at participating postsecondary institutions.
• Provide information to students needing to attend summer programs to make up credit deficiencies.
• Coordinate home-bound instruction for students who qualify.
• Assist new, transfer and foreign exchange students in enrollment, registration, class selection, grades in progress and the transfer of credits. He/she shall conduct a screening of cumulative records and/or parent/guardian/student interviews of all students new to the school.
• Evaluate credits from outside sources.
• Coordinate the testing program at the high school and compile and disseminate test results to appropriate personnel, students and parents/guardians.
• Assist administration in the compilation of a course description booklet and the distribution of this booklet to every student in high school. Attend parent conferences in conjunction with the regular school-wide conference. 2026-2027 POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT Southfield Public Schools Statement of Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity Southfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Title II, VI & IX Coordinators - Alise Collier, 248-746-4338, James Jackson 248-74- 0045; Section 504 Coordinator - Paula Lightsey, 248-746-8565. All complaints may be addressed to 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033. Personal/Social Development
• Provide individual and/or group counseling in areas dealing with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs/alcohol and other drug addiction (ATOD/AODA) issues, family relationships, financial problems, school attendance and peer relationships.
• Act as the ATOD/AODA consultant at the high school level.
• Coordinate the peer mediation program at the high school.
• Facilitate student involvement in appropriate remedial classes or alternative education programs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities for selected students by contacting and meeting with special education staff members. Contribute information in the areas of academic achievement in regular education classes, professional impressions of the student based on observations and interviews and make available information about the student provided to the district by outside agencies.
• Assist special education staff members, including the School Psychologist, in screening special education referrals by providing background information.
• Act as a referral agent in the regular education staffing by receiving referrals from staff, making contact with the student and possibly the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) and conducting conferences to determine potential outcomes.
• Provide a link between students and appropriate community resources and outside agencies such as the Youth Service Bureau, adolescent day treatment programs, hospital-based counseling programs and County Protective Services.

CORE COMPETENCIES: All applicants are expected to skillfully demonstrate the leadership competencies and expertise needed to support systemic reconfiguration and to effectively respond to the district's commitment to "dramatic improvement in student, teacher, and leader performance in a short amount of time" (Chandler & Frank, 2015).

Before applying, please become familiar with the district's Core Competencies for this position by clicking the following link: BLUEPRINT CORE COMPETENCIES HOW TO APPLY: Click on the following link: Recruiting & Hiring - Southfield Public Schools Online Application Visit the Southfield Public Schools website: https://www.southfieldk12.org/departments/human-resources/job-openings/

Faxed, mailed, emailed, or hand delivered applications or resumes are not accepted.