What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Counselor position at Belding Area Schools?
Qualifications:
- Michigan Teaching Certificate with NT endorsement or Guidance/Counseling License with NT endorsement or planning to become certified in a reasonable amount of time.
- Masters Degree in Counseling preferred.
- Must meet ESSA/No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified requirements.
- Pursuant with State of Michigan Student Safety Legislation, all prospective hires must provide fingerprinting and background check results to the District prior to employment.
Duties:
- Individual and group counseling to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic and family concerns.
- Crisis intervention.
- Working with “at-risk” students.
- PBIS support.
- Middle School Section 504 Coordinator.
- Support Belding Middle School staff with students who have behavior issues.
- Seek outside counseling support for students and families.
- Provide classroom behavior strategies for teachers.
- Student scheduling.
- Building Coordinator for McKinney-Vento eligible students
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Career readiness coordination including EDP coordination.
Preferences:
- Knowledge of Skyward student management system.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of Ionia County youth services.
- Knowledge of 6th grade transition programs such as WEB (Boomerang Project).
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Belding Area School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs, services or activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact the Superintendent’s Office, 850 Hall Street, Belding, MI 48809. (616)794-4700.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
