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SOUTH LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION
PHILOSOPHY: To provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed
to address the social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of
all students.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling with School Counseling
Endorsement on a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are included in the K-12 Comprehensive Guidance
Program
To implement the high school curriculum of the “South Lyon Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive
Guidance Program;”
To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of
educational and career plans, which may include:
1. Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each
marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success
involving the student and the parent;
2. Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or
emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass
Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for
student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent
informational programs;
3. Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their
graduation status to their parents;
4. Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems
and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators;
5. Insuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college
admission, as well as any NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic
participation;
6. Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests,
abilities and career plans;
7. Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with
their interests, abilities and career plans;
8. Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications;
9. Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and
interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request;
10. Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of
honor graduates in preparation for the Senior Honors Program and Graduation;
11. Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s
permanent, cumulative record; and
12. Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both
appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.
To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs