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Job description
Long-Term Substitute Elementary School Counselor
The Elementary School Counselor will provide services and resources to students and their families. Serving as a member of the student intervention teams as well as the educational planning and placement committees, the Counselor will provide relevant insight and support to colleagues and staff.
Certification Requirements & Qualifications:
A valid Michigan Counseling Certificate
Knowledge of Michigan Curriculum Standards
Experience with or the ability to implement effective instruction and positive behavior management support
Experience with performing and communicating evaluations and assessments of students
Experience writing transition plans and transitioning of students to programs and services
Training in CPI (preferred)
Able to independently lift 50 pounds
Experience working with students in individual and group settings to support learning
Ability to successfully pass a background check
Required Skills:
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, and colleagues
Ability to progress monitor students' goals and progress across settings
Ability to clearly communicate assessment results and learning plans, in written and oral form, to parents and professionals
Ability to develop an individualized education plan based on data that is appropriate to the needs of the student
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to complete and maintain required records, forms, and reports in a professional and timely manner
Ability to be flexible, to work independently, and to contribute as a member of a team
Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility
Ability and desire to become an active member of a school improvement process through participation in committees and activities
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Good organizational and problem solving skills
Self-directedness and initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to the following
Perform casework service with individual students and parents to address personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress
Provide direct remediation to eligible students in small groups or individually
Consult with classroom teachers and make recommendations for instruction.
Schedule students for service
Act as a member of a MTSS Team to plan for the needs of the total child
Assist in the implementation of IEPs, behavior plans, medical plans, and transition plans for students
Work effectively with students who qualify in a variety of areas of eligible services
Provide formal and/or informal assessment of a student's academic status and learning styles
Work with outside agencies to facilitate transition and services to eligible students
Responsible for the collection and analysis of data
Work with students and teachers to identify and implement accommodations for students eligible for special education services in general education classes
Collaborate with all staff to plan for students have access to the general education curriculum in accordance with the student's IEP
Communicate with parents on student progress, goals and other relevant topics related to education and social-emotional goals
All other duties as assigned
Candidate will be required to register with EduStaff Staffing Services. (Additional EDUStaff information is available on the Lakeview Public Schools/Human Resources website.)
Deadline for application: 3:00 PM – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (or until filled)
Accepting online applications only. Please submit your online application at and include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, teaching certificate, and references.
Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity
It is the policy of the Board that no student in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender marital status, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight, and/or other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in its programs and/or activities. Any person believing they have been discriminated against may bring a complaint to the local civil rights coordinator: Deputy Superintendent, 28301 Little Mack Ave. Building A, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, x2503.
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