Henry Ford Academy – School Counselor

Position Details

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace.

Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues.

We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

Henry Ford Academy is a college prep high school (grades 9-12) located inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village and surrounded by the campus of Ford Motor Company.

Students come from districts within Wayne County, as well as private, parochial, and home schools. The model partnership focuses some of the best thinking from the business, non-profit, and public education worlds toward the common goal of building a school that prepares students for life in the 21st century.

We are seeking a full-time School Counselor to provide a variety of services to students, families, and schools to help develop and deliver services designed to improve students’ school experience and performance.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and implement instructional programs in Counselor’s area(s) of expertise and qualifications, in accordance with the program as established or approved by the Academy;

developed programs remain the property of the Academy.

• Design, implement, and evaluate interventions for students experiencing learning and behavioral difficulties through active involvement with the Child Study Team and consultation with other school personnel.
• Assess students’ needs through interactions with students, parents, and school personnel -Provide a written report of referrals and / or interventions
• Act as liaison with schools and families to increase understanding of students’ needs and appropriate interventions.
• Provide direct services to students via individual and / or group conferencing
• Provide resource information to school personnel and parents.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures in response to District-wide needs
• Perform duties and assume other responsibilities as requested by the Henry Ford Academy administration.
• Review and update students Educational Development Plans Schedule students into a plan of work to fulfill the Academy’s graduation requirements.
• Build a college culture; work with the college advisor to create an appetite and access to a college degree after high school.
• Maintain appropriate student discipline and appropriate conduct within the classroom and extended campus.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a school counselor educator program
• Successfully passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) School Counselor license (SCL) examination

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills

• Experience working with teens and families in a school setting and / or clinical therapy preferred
• Experience with TRAILS to Wellness program and / or Character Strong preferred
• Desire to work with high school students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Will maintain confidentiality regarding student behavior and records.
• Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a public-school academy that includes teachers, teacher interns, administrators, support staff and volunteers.

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