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Job description
Middle School Counselor
Walled Lake Central High School
School Year
Required Qualifications
Michigan Counseling Certification
Demonstrate strong technical skills, software skills: Google Docs/Classroom, Excel, Skyward
Extensive knowledge and ability to instruct/conduct meetings online
Knowledge about the State Assessments, College Board, and MDE programs used to facilitate assessment
Knowledge about outside resources/support for families
Knowledge and expertise in delivering mental health counseling, academic guidance and intervention
Knowledge about master scheduling
Knowledge about career planning and programs associated with career planning that are utilized with students
Understanding of MTSS, 504 plans, and IEP process
Knowledge about crisis and trauma informed practices
Understanding about the student transition from middle to high school and ability to provide guidance to families and students through these transitions
Knowledgeable about facilitating and supporting students transition to college and careers/post-secondary options
Ability to deliver effective instruction and monitor learning online in a remote teacher setting
Ability to develop genuine and positive relationships with students
Knowledge and/or experience with integrating technology into the learning process
Ability to maximize technology for effective communication with students, staff and parents
Ability to build professional and collegial relations with staff and parents
Ability and desire to adapt, learn and grow as an educator
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in secondary counseling
Experience in counseling small groups and individual students with problems; referring severe problems to appropriate community resources
Experience or training in implementing standardized testing, such as the SAT
Essential Functions of the Job
Must be present at the work site to perform duties
Must be able to manage stressful situations
Must be able to lead and control groups of people and individuals
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must be able to build and maintain a safe environment
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, and lifting at least 20 pounds
In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, political belief, military service or marital status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For information, contact the District Compliance Officer Dr. Ali Hamka, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850 Ladd Rd., Bldg. D., Walled Lake, MI 48390, phone . Every Child, Every Day!
Salary to commensurate with current Master Agreement and within the parameters of current budgetary constraints.
Please submit resume, transcripts, certificates and references through Oakland Human Resources Consortium. We will not accept any faxed or mailed applications/resumes. Everyone except current WLEA bargaining unit members must apply through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium.
Current WLEA bargaining unit applicants must apply in writing to Haley Treloar, Human Resources.
Deadline for internal applications: September 29, 2026
Deadline for external applications: Until filled
Interested external candidates should apply online: WLEA members should contact: Leah Chrostowski
Oakland Human Resources Consortium Human Resources – Walled Lake Consolidated Schools 850 Ladd Rd., Bldg. D Walled Lake, MI
Worksite address
walled lake, MI, 48391, US
Who can apply
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