Internal/External
Position: Secondary School Counselor - (FTE 1.0)
Location: Mason and Pierce Middle Schools
Minimum Qualifications:
- School Counselor License
- Master's Degree in Counseling or enrolled in university program
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate desired with School Counselor (NT) endorsement, or eligible
for permit through Michigan Department of Education
Essential Functions:
- Providing responsive services to meet the needs of students, including individual, group, and
crisis-response counseling
- Providing resources to students to engage in career exploration opportunities
- Assist students in the development of social emotional skills and appropriate communication
- Respond to school crises and emergency situations
- Consulting with individual students/parents to discuss academic gaps and research potential
supports or interventions
- Monitoring students overall academic performance and collaborating with staff members to
develop necessary academic supports for students
- Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data to implement support as needed
- Analyze data to identify student issues, needs, and challenges
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff
- Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
- Act as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for
all students
- Perform other duties as assigned
Reports To: Building Principal
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: Per WEA Master Agreement
Posting Date: August 25, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and selecting the icon
"Employment" and next, "Job Postings Directory". Include letter of intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference
with the application. Employment is contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal
background investigation and fingerprint records.)
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or
transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic
information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including
employment opportunities.