School Guidance Counselor

Recognized as one of USA Today's Top 100 Places to Work for 2025, Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc. (HES) is an educational service provider that services PK-12 public school academies in the Metro Detroit area. Our students come from diverse educational & ethnic backgrounds attending at:

Star International Academy (PreK-12): Dearborn Heights/Canton Township

Universal Academy (PreK-12) – Detroit

Universal Learning Academy (PreK-12)- Westland

                             Noor International Academy (Pre-K-6) - Sterling Heights

Position:

Hamadeh Educational Services is seeking a highly motivated School Guidance Counselor to join our team! The school guidance counselor will provide on-site counseling to students and result in helping students make appropriate decisions relative to the school program and provide informational services to students and parents 

Academy Mission:

The Academies mission is to provide their students with a quality education that focuses on a core curriculum and international cultures including the study of language. The academies provide an education of the whole child by integrating different diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to their college-preparatory program serving families in the Greater Detroit area. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group counseling regarding personal, peer or family problems to (K-12) students referred for help
• Assists students evaluate their abilities, interest, talents, and personality characteristics in order to develop realistic academic and career goals.
• Advises middle and high school students on college majors, admission requirements, entrance exams, and financial aid and on trade or technical schools and apprenticeship programs. 
• Provides behavioral management consultation and planning, including classroom and recess observation, monitoring and follow-up.
• Consults with school social worker to provide activities designed to improve and support the emotional, behavioral and social skills development of students.
• Provides support and consultation to School staff as needed, participating as a member of the school Building Guidance Team & Students who have special needs and require additional and unique services.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Must have Master’s Degree in School Counseling
• Must have a Michigan Teaching Certification with a School Counselor endorsement
• Experience in individual, group and family counseling with adolescents.
• Counseling  experience  must be in an  educational setting
• Must possess excellent organization, planning, professionalism, and time management skills
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Must possess excellent verbal and written and interpersonal  communication skills
• Experience working in culturally diverse setting.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Flexible open minded, self driven team member
• Must be authorized to work in the US 

Hamadeh Educational Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.