Middle School Counselor
Lansing, MI
Gardner International Magnet School (K-8) – LSEA Teacher /
LSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year) /
On-site
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.
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 year
We honor years of experience in equivalent roles, and we honor additional degrees beyond a BA/BS.
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
