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POSITION TITLE:                          High School Counselor     
FTE:                                                 0.4
POSITION LOCATION:                  Huron High School
SALARY:                                         AAEA Salary Schedule 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:      Building Principal 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.   
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Possess Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution
• Possess a valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with an endorsement in counseling (NT) or a Michigan School Counselor License (SCL)
• Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) eligibility desired
• Possess three years satisfactory counseling and/or teaching experience at the secondary level
• Five years of successful counseling experience at the high school level  with involvement in organizing and conducting group guidance activities desired
• Advanced study in the field of Guidance and Counseling with an emphasis on group guidance and adolescent development
• Training in the area of adolescent development, organizational psychology, and curriculum development desired
• Active involvement in guidance and counseling professional organizations desired
• Knowledge and experience facilitating peer mediation and/or Restorative Practice

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide guidance and counseling services to assigned 9-12th grade students,  as outlined in the Ann Arbor Public Schools high school guidance program
• Help staff members meet the special needs of the students through classroom involvement or in joint teacher counselor-student sessions
• Oversee EDP pathway transition between middle school and high school
• Makes referrals to Achievement Team (AT)
• Attend Achievement Team meetings
• Work with social-emotional issues, substance abuse issues and community resources
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Oversight and facilitation of the building peer mediation and/or Restorative Practice programming
• Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with adolescents on  one to one bases as well as in groups.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand,  arm or finger motion many times.  The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material,  and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to  meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org->District Links->Job Postings.
Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet.  Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.