What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Flint Community Schools?
The Guidance Counselor will provide a comprehensive support system for students assisting with academic planning, course selection, and personal development. They collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance student success, monitor attendance, and address academic or behavioral concerns through individual and group counseling. Additionally, they guide students in exploring post-secondary opportunities, connect them with appropriate resources, and maintain essential student data to track progress and ensure academic achievement.
Essential Functions (May include, but not limited to):
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for students.
2. Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support student success and the educational program.
3. Analyze student achievement data to guide and advocate for appropriate course selection.
4. Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotion challenges.
5. Identify and connect students with academic and personal resources to promote success.
6. Monitor student attendance daily and implement intervention strategies to address absences.
7. Assist in developing and maintaining the school’s Master Schedule of classes.
8. Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and assessment results.
9. Guide students in selecting and scheduling appropriate courses to meet their academic goals.
10. Serve as a communication link between teachers, parents, and students to resolve academic and behavioral concerns.
11. Counsel students on educational, career, and personal/social development.
12. Support students in accessing post-secondary opportunities, including college, vocational training, and career planning.
13. Refer students and families to appropriate community resources as needed.
14. Complete and submit statistical reports and documentation.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties within the classification and the physical demands of the job may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Must hold any of the following credentials
- School Counselor License (SCL)
- Michigan Teaching Certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement
- Preliminary School Counselor License (PSCL)
- Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL)
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of secondary teaching, or school experience preferred. Previous school counseling experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $79,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Flint, MI 48504 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $79,080
