School Counselor - Wayland Union Schools : Job Details

At Wayland Union Schools we strive to teach, inspire and challenge our children to become caring contributors, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers prepared to embrace all of tomorrow's opportunities. We have established a student focused culture by encouraging collaboration with all employees. We are 1:1 with Apple iPads in grades K-12 and are able to provide our students with support and enrichment that will prepare them for college and/or the workplace. Would you like to be part of a district that only hires the elite to teach and inspire our future? It all starts here! Qualifications: •Must have a Master's Degree in Education with a valid Michigan School Counselor License or a valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with a School Counselor (NT) Endorsement •Experience with student information systems preferred •Must be able to work non-traditional schedule as needed •Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills •Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents, staff, and the community Responsibilities & Duties: •Implement comprehensive school counseling program to support students in the areas of academics, college/career, and meeting EDP requirements •Provide classroom instruction that is aligned with the comprehensive school counseling program •Building coordinator for 504 plans and testing (M-Step, PSAT) •Counsel students during times of stress, anxiety, and transition; provide referrals to outside resources as appropriate •Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to create equitable plans to increase student opportunity and success •Regular and reliable attendance •Other duties as assigned Terms of Employment: Wayland Union EA position, CBA available at Contingent upon passing post-offer background checks