Middle School Counselor
QUINCY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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:
- Master’s 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 for ensuring the district meets the social and emotional needs of students within the district's 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, skills, abilities, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add 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: https://www.applitrack.com/quincyschools/onlineapp/
Please include resume, letter of intent, certificates, copies of collegiate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Email questions to Superintendent, John Denney, at denneyj@quincyschools.org or call at 517-639-7141.
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.