Guidance Counselor

Category: Guidance Counselor
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Posting Date: May 18, 2026
Position Description:
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, a co-educational, Catholic learning community, is seeking a focused, dedicated, and qualified full time high school counselor to join our staff for the school year.
Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in School Counseling
• Michigan School Counselor License; satisfied all requirements to be employed as a School Counselor
• Experience as a high school counselor (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience assisting students with post-secondary planning
• Effectively uses data to provide informed and individualized counseling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with both special education and general education students
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, including department and building goals
• Assist and consult with teachers and administrators on a variety of related matters
• Experience with PowerSchool Student Information System (preferred)
• The ability to support the Catholic identity of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
• Must complete the Protecting God's Children workshop and state requirements for fingerprinting.

• Provide academic guidance to maximize student development and preparation for future goals
• Certifies students' progression towards graduation; e.g., calculates accumulated credits, grade point averages, and class standings; records test information and determines promotion and retention decisions
• Coordinates and interprets testing programs in the school (PSAT, SAT and AP)
• Provides recommendations to colleges and scholarship sources and provides scholarship and financial aid information to students
• Collect, monitor, assess and report relevant student data that assists in attainment of school goals while developing appropriate student programming and interventions
• Assist with the scheduling process
• Consult with and assist parents in their efforts to support their child's education and well-being
• Collaborate with staff to support students' medical, academic, and social/emotional needs
• Conduct work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to professional practice and procedures
• Participate in the Nonpublic Service Plan process to evaluate student's learning needs, as needed
• Comply with confidentiality, FERPA and other applicable laws
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records and documentation
• Assist in coordination of student services within and outside of the school
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal