Rochester Community Schools

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January 20, 2026 We announce the following SECONDARY TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled. STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR 1.0 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an NT endorsement or a School Counselor License. • Masters degree in counseling or school counseling • Three years of successful teaching experience. • Ability and skills necessary to organize, maintain and evaluate programs for students. • Has a knowledge of child development and learning theories. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SALARY: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ If you are a current Rochester Community Schools employee apply as an internal applicant. A letter of interest outlining your current assignments, and a copy of your Michigan Teaching Certificate should be included. If you are not a current Rochester Community Schools employee you must complete the entire application process. SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Advising a student on credits required to successfully complete the district graduation requirements. • Monitor students' overall academic performance and collaborating with staff members to develop necessary academic supports for students. • Consult with individual students/parents to discuss academic gaps and explore potential supports or interventions. • Deliver core curriculum lessons or supporting individual students with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards that equip students with the necessary test-taking, time management and/or organization tools to be successful. • Participate as an active member of the school's building support team to support student success. • Deliver course survey options and information and support students in the course selection progress based on their academic goals, after high school plans and to promote maximizing their opportunities. • Perform schedule adjustments as needed and graduation credit checks. • Meet with new students to the district, create a schedule, support them in the transition and transfer their previous high school credits into the district student information system. • Administers state testing, e.g. SAT and PSAT. Administers Advanced Placement testing. • Attend Individual Educational Planning meetings for students with Special Education services and supports. Support the IEP scheduling process. • Assist students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults, along with the developing interpersonal communication skills. • Assisting students who may be experiencing difficult life circumstances and aid in the development of healthy coping strategies for successful school and life transitions. • Connect students and families with community resources through referrals. • Communicate and collaborate with administration and teachers to support the emotional and mental health of students. • Helps with the coordination of the transition programming of incoming 9th graders to high school. • Deliver core curriculum lessons or individual support aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that equip students to become positive members of their school and community. • Arrange parental conferences, as needed and serves as liaison between parents, administration and teachers. • Through classroom, small group, and individual student planning, assisting students in developing a post-secondary plan, also known as an Educational Development Plan, that is required for all students starting seventh grade. • Deliver career assessments and core curriculum lessons aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that assist students in identifying personal characteristics that lead to potential career opportunities. • Assist students in post-secondary research to identify training/educational opportunities that lead to the necessary skills/certifications/licensure to pursue a career. • Meets with administration on a regular basis and supports administration with scheduling, special projects and by serving on committees. • Participate in professional organizations and serve in leadership roles. • Networks and collaborates with community agencies as needed to support students' wellbeing and academic success, as needed. • Supports and contributes to building family communication with updates from the counseling office. • Performs other duties as assigned by building administration. Responsibilities of a high school counselor also include: • Support students in the college application process which includes writing letters of recommendation for students for college admission or scholarship purposes. • Facilitates college representative visits, military exploration opportunities and financial aid workshops/assistance for students and parents, as well as organizing and delivering college fairs. • Advise students on potential Career and Technical Education opportunities that provide them with career exploration, work-based learning experiences and opportunities to earn certifications and credentials leading to entry-level employment. • Advise students on dual enrollment opportunities and/or early/middle college opportunities. Responsibilities of a middle school counselor also include: • Provide counseling and guidance to students individually or in groups on a range of issues such as academic performance, career exploration, social skills, self-esteem, bullying, conflict resolution, and mental health. • Works with students and staff on mindfulness and positive behavioral strategies. • Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to identify and address student needs and develop strategies to support their success. • Develop and implement programs and services that support the social, emotional, and academic needs of middle school students. • Provide crisis intervention services to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Adopted 5/23