Guidance Coundselor  - Eastpointe High School

 

Does your passion for teaching drive your engagement with students, colleagues, parents, and the community? Do your students value your relationship with them?

Can your teaching talent raise the profile of a school by growing  scholars? Can you develop a school  culture of pride and high achievement?  Are your students  passionate and proactive about learning because of you?  Do you differentiate and scaffold learning for each student?

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and MI Excel has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. 

Eastpointe Secondary Campus is the heart of Eastpointe Community Schools.  We are the Eastpointe Shamrocks, with a winning heart of gold!  We hold true to our saying, Once A Shamrock, Always A Winner! Eastpointe Secondary Campus is a unique venue, supporting approximately 1100 students in grades 8-12.  Our campus consists of three schools on one campus (an 8th Grade Academy, a traditional high school setting for grades 9-12, and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center).  Through our diverse educational programing, our students have a variety of opportunities that will prepare them for Career, College, and/or Technical readiness. We are partnered with Wayne State University for ongoing and limitless opportunities for our students, through the WSU C2 Pipeline program; we offer dual-enrollment and early college through Macomb Community College, College Board Advanced Placement, honors coursework, medical careers, law enforcement, culinary, and business courses as well as traditional courses.

We boast a stellar instructional staff as well as a  supportive staff including three counselors, two assistant principals, instructional coaches, and mentors. Look at EHS for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Academic and Athletic Coaching opportunities, as well as Curriculum Department Teams.

What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a Secondary Teacher in our district, you will work side by side with your Principal, Instructional Coaching Team and Curriculum  Team who will help you  move your program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.  YOUR DREAM-OUR TEAM!

What we are looking for: If you desire to be anchored in a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional; and you answered YES to the aforementioned questions, 

we want you! If you deliver value consistently, we are looking for you!

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

 

1. Valid Michigan teaching certificate with school counseling endorsement (NT), or
2. Valid School Counselor License