Elementary School Counselor

Location: Dearborn MI
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a compassionate and student-focused Elementary School Counselor to support the academic social emotional and behavioral development of elementary students. This role partners with students families teachers administrators and community resources to create a positive inclusive and supportive learning environment while helping students develop the skills needed for lifelong success.

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students academic social emotional and behavioral needs.
• Assist students in understanding and navigating school culture.
• Teach conflict resolution problem-solving and restorative justice techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers administrators support staff parents/guardians and community agencies to support student success.
• Provide parents and guardians with accurate comprehensive and caring communication regarding student progress and available resources.
• Conduct parent and student conferences as needed.
• Support students experiencing family crises including separation divorce grief neglect abuse unemployment or substance abuse within the family.
• Participate in planning and implementing a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program.
• Promote parent and family involvement in student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential counseling records in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Communicate regularly with school leadership regarding student needs and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with professional learning communities and grade-level teams to support student achievement.
• Support Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and other research-based intervention strategies.
• Analyze student data and assessments to help guide interventions and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance Counselor (NT) endorsement or a Michigan School Guidance Counselor License with the appropriate endorsement and grade level.
• Counseling and/or teaching experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families staff and community partners.
• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze situations solve problems and implement restorative justice practices.
• Patience empathy and a genuine commitment to student success.
• Understanding of child development and the academic social and emotional needs of elementary-aged students.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching and counseling practices.
• Experience with MTSS student interventions and research-based instructional practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.