Counselor (FTE 0.4)

Counselor Position

Huron Valley Schools is seeking a counselor who values collaboration with peers and is highly organized. This individual will demonstrate success assisting students to meet their full potential and have an impact on their learning.

Position Type: Counselor

Location: Lakeland High School

Salary: Per HVEA contract

Reports To: Principal

Status: 2026/27 School Start Date: As soon as possible

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate desired with an additional endorsement
• Must hold a valid School Guidance Counselor License

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to work independently and also with a team
• Knowledge of counseling techniques, strategies and parenting skills
• Knowledge of legal mandates regarding provision of services
• Knowledge of classroom instructional interventions and behavioral management techniques
• Knowledge of scheduling software or ability to use proper technologies
• Knowledge of resources and agencies providing services to students
• Ability to effectively provide individual and group counseling
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, staff, etc.
• Ability to problem solve and provide assistance in areas requiring conflict resolution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for confidentiality and integrity
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of individuals

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct services through the guidance curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services.
• Implement developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs.
• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and emotional skills, goals.
• Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
• Advise high school students about military, trade or technical schools, college applications and admissions, financial aid and college entrance exams.
• Respond to school crisis and emergency situations.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Measure results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate.
• Monitor student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assist with appropriate interventions.

This is by no means an exhaustive list. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Degree or higher.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

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

Method of Application:

Apply on-line at hvs.org. A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position. Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

(TELEPHONE) • (FAX)

E-MAIL:

Jeanette Wenger

Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer