Middle School Counselor

QUINCYCOMMUNITYSCHOOLS

1 Educational Parkway

Quincy MI 49082

Middle School Counselor Opening

Position/Title: Middle School Counselor

Locations: Quincy Community Schools Quincy MI

Effective Date: Beginning July 2026

Quincy Community Schools seeks innovative and passionate Middle School Counselor to join our team and support the academic social and emotional success of our students.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Experience providing counseling services at the middle school level
• Knowledge of Michigan Merit Curriculum and Personal Curriculum requirements
• Understanding of Special Education and Section 504 regulations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience using student information systems and educational technology
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and PBIS frameworks
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students staff families and community partners
  
  

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Masters degree in School Counseling or a related counseling field
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Guidance and Counseling endorsement (NT)
• Experience working with students in a K-12 educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of MTSS and PBIS frameworks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position works within the counseling department at Quincy Community Schools and is directly responsible forensuring the district meets the social and emotional needs of students within the districts MTSS system.

Student Support:

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students social emotional and behavioral needs
• Implement behavioral health interventions that support student well-being
• Facilitate universal behavioral screenings and monitor student progress (SRSS/SWIS)
• Assist with attendance monitoring and support students experiencing chronic absenteeism or truancy
  
  

Instruction and Prevention:

• Deliver classroom guidance lessons aligned with social-emotional learning and the Second Step curriculum
• Support the development and delivery of career awareness and readiness programming for middle school students
  
  

Collaboration and MTSS Support:

• Participate in MTSS meetings and collaborate with teachers behavior support staff and administration
• Assist in Child Find processes and collaborate on Special Education and Section 504 support
• Provide training and guidance to staff on supporting students impacted by trauma
  
  

Family and Community Engagement:

• Coordinate with community agencies and maintain resource lists to support students and families
• Make referrals to Community Mental Health or other support agencies as appropriate
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records and ensure student confidentiality
• Participate in crisis response efforts when needed
• Attend required meetings and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of duties responsibilities knowledge skillsabilities requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district mayadd to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

SALARY:206-day contract. Salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.

REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal

STARTING DATE: July 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday June 1 2026 at 3pm or until filled.

Applications are being accepted through the online Applitrack System at: include resume letter of intent certificates copies of collegiate transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Email questions to Superintendent John Denney at or call at .

It is the policy of the Quincy Community School District that no person shall on the basis of sex gender identity race color creed age marital status national origin weight height or handicap be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.