Part Time High School Counselor

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose.

All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new counselors. A school counselor ensures that students have the necessary credits to graduate, guiding them through academic planning and course selection.

They also manage scheduling, balancing student needs with course availability to optimize educational outcomes.

This role in particular will serve in a part-time role given the small size of Lansing Tech High School currently. The role will grow into a full-time role over the next few years.

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or in counseling
• Previous experience working with children
• Strong understanding of Michigan graduation requirements
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a counseling endorsement (NT)
• Previous experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies
• Knowledge of and experience using Synergy, Portal, and Elevation

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of school counseling
• Use data to guide decisions related to scheduling and graduation planning
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

$46,942 - $95,000 a yearWe honor years of experience in equivalent roles, and we honor additional degrees beyond a BA / BS.

This role will be a 0.5 FTE. This means the salary will be half of what an individual would typically make.

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

We value diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for both professional growth and student experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite all passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. A member of our team will be in contact with you about setting up interviews within two weeks of the posting’s closing if you are selected.

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