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Class of 2028 Co-Advisor
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$70,558 / year median in Michigan
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
5844489Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026 Job DescriptionDepartment:
High School Reports to: PrincipalEmployment:
Starts 2026-2027 School YearSalary:
Per CEA ContractStart Date:
August 2026Summary:
This position's responsibilities are to assist, oversee, guide, and direct students in Class of 2028 activities.Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent education, Bachelor degree preferred.
- Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration.
- Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.
- Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise students during meetings/activities and oversee planning of activities, ensuring goals of meetings and activities are met.
- Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and the community and communicate directions in a clear, concise manner; ability to deal with problems in a variety of situations.
- Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies while modeling district standards of ethics and professionalism; implement policy/procedural changes from Administration, the Board of Education, or State/Federal changes.
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines with flexibility and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to meet multiple demands from several people.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of this position, which includes sitting, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing. Occasionally, it will be expected to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motions many times. The employee will be required to work either indoors or outside continuously, depending on the specific location of the meeting or activity.
- Performs other functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor.