Bark River School Counselor

Location: Harris, Michigan United States
Posted: 2024-02-13
Position Title: Bark River School Counselor
Company Name: Bark River School
Sector: Other

Bark River-Harris Schools is looking to hire a full time School Counselor

The Bark River-Harris School District is a K-12 rural school with superior academic, behavioral and social emotional programs. With approximately 750 students, BRH is part of the Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District and serves students from Delta and Menominee Counties.

School Counselor Job Responsibilities:

Assists students with academic, educational and short-term social and emotional issues.
Provides individual student planning and support services to assist students and their families regarding academic matters.
Provides necessary screening to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social and important school information and offers workshops/seminars for students.
Consults, facilitates and maintains communication with parents, teachers and administrators and outside agencies on specific student academic and
educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and data-based solutions to individual student's academic and educational needs and abilities.
Supports all students in developmentally appropriate discussions and activities related to post-secondary options.
Participates in the Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services and coordinates with a variety of providers to
access appropriate services.
Provides mental health and social emotional screening to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health
specialists.
Communicates, coordinates and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.
Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.
Accurately completes state reports.
Coordinates, facilitates, and proctor's multiple assessments.

Extensive knowledge or willingness to gain knowledge on Michigan Merit
Curriculum graduation requirements is preferred.
Previous experience with state testing accommodations preferred.
Other duties as assigned by the Student Success Coordinator and Superintendent.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

Required: valid Michigan teaching certification
Preferred: Michigan certification in Counseling/Guidance and/or Education
Understanding and familiarity with computer applications (PowerSchool) and word processing functions.

Contract Information: A competitive salary will be offered based on skills and experience. A comprehensive benefit package will also be provided. Bark River-Harris is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any questions regarding the posting, please contact Superintendent, Jeremy Pach at or via email at .

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