Guidance Counselor

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in School Counseling
• Michigan School Counselor License; satisfied all requirements to be employed as a School Counselor
• Experience as a high school counselor (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience assisting students with post-secondary planning
• Effectively uses data to provide informed and individualized counseling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with both special education and general education students
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, including department and building goals
• Experience with PowerSchool Student Information System (preferred)
• The ability to support the Catholic identity of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
• Completes the Protecting God’s Children workshop and state requirements for fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• Provide academic guidance to maximize student development and preparation for future goals
• Certifies students' progression towards graduation; e.g., calculates accumulated credits, grade point averages, and class standings; records test information and determines promotion and retention decisions
• Coordinates and interprets testing programs in the school (PSAT, SAT and AP)
• Provides recommendations to colleges and scholarship sources and provides scholarship and financial aid information to students
• Collects, monitors, assesses and reports relevant student data that assists in attainment of school goals while developing appropriate student programming and interventions
• Affords assistance and consultation with teachers and administrators on a variety of related matters
• Assists with the scheduling process
• Consults with and assists parents in their efforts to support their child’s education and well-being
• Collaborates with staff to support students’ medical, academic, and social/emotional needs
• Conducts work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to professional practice and procedures
• Participates in the Nonpublic Service Plan process to evaluate student’s learning needs, as needed
• Maintains accuracy and appropriateness of records and documentation
• Affords assistance in coordination of student services within and outside of the school
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal