High School Counselor

Openings as of 5/27/2026 force display?True Openings as of 5/27/2026 High School Counselor JobID: 3614 Position Type: Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 5/26/2026 Location: Sault Ste Marie Public Schools Closing Date: Open Until Filled District: Sault Area Public School District High School Counselor position for 2026-2027 school year. See attached for full job description. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid School Counselor License, interim authorization to serve as school counselor, endorsement on teacher license (NT) oreligibility for a substitute permit with appropriate testing and program acceptance. Knowledge of the American School Counselor Association National Model and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Understanding of student confidentiality regulations including FERPA and HIPAA. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and advocacy for all students. Experience using student achievement, attendance, behavioral, and postsecondary data to support student success and program improvement. Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Knowledge of postsecondary planning processes including college, career, military, workforce, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities. Ability to support students' academic, career, social, and emotional development through individual planning, responsive services, and school counseling curriculum. JOB GOALS: The High School Counselor supports the academic achievement, career and postsecondary readiness, and social/emotional development of all students through a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association framework. The counselor advocates for equitable access to opportunities and supports the development of the whole child to ensure students are prepared for enrollment, employment, or enlistment following graduation. SALARY AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS Benefits per the SEA Bargaining Agreement: School District: We are proud to offer a diverse and enriching educational experience across our schools. Our district includes one Title I elementary school (K-5), the region's largest Title I middle school (grades 6-8), and the largest high school (grades 9-12) attached to a Career Center serving students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Our Title I Alternative High School provides a supportive environment for approximately 100 students, offering credit recovery and graduation options. With a dedicated staff of 126 teachers, 200 support staff, and 11 administrators, we serve 1,710 students with a budget of over $30 million. Our students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests, and we meet or exceed all State Board Guidelines on curriculum, graduation requirements, class ratios, and scholastic eligibility. We offer Advanced Placement courses in four disciplines and numerous opportunities for coursework at Lake Superior State University through Early/Middle College, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment programs. Our district is renowned for its professional learning opportunities, individual teacher coaches, and professional learning communities. New teachers receive strong mentorship and guidance, with efforts to qualify them for tuition or loan forgiveness. Sault Area Schools is a leader in computer-aided instruction, with all classrooms equipped with instructional technology. The Career Center integrates technology into many career and technical programs, including business services and drafting and design with industry-standard CAD-CAM software. Students can choose from 13 in-house career-technical programs or additional off-campus specializations. Join us at Sault Ste. Marie Area School District, where we are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering a supportive community for all students and staff. THE COMMUNITY The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School District is located at the northernmost end of I-75 on the Canadian border in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. With its proximity to Ontario and the rivers and lakes of the Upper Peninsula, the district is known as a vacation and sports person's paradise. Encompassing 314 square miles, the District is geographically one of the largest in Michigan. Professional planners predict that the area will continue to grow as an attractive, low-tax area for retirees and vacationers. The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario provide the urban hub for eastern Chippewa County and Northern Ontario. While continuing to retain its rural/small town atmosphere, the area still offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational facilities. The St. Mary's River, world famous Soo Locks, Lake Superior State University, and numerous inland lakes are all located within the geographic district. In addition, Algoma College in Sault, Ontario offers reciprocal agreements to Michigan residents encouraging participation in their many different vocational programs. STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW - MEMORANDUM OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School Board of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, including, but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and it is the policy of the Sault Area Public Schools District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin of ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, contact the District Coordinator, Dr.Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Superintendent, 876 Marquette Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783; phone: ... Ext. 5000. An Equal Opportunity Employer Attachment(s): Counselor High School.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/27/2026 1:26:38 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - www.aspexsolutions.com You can also view Michigan teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.