Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker

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Elementary School Counselor/Social Worker

Are you a passionate, student-centered professional who believes every child deserves to feel supported, connected, and empowered to succeed? Do you have a heart for helping students navigate academic, social-emotional, and personal challenges while building strong partnerships with families and staff? Hemlock Public School District is excited to welcome a dedicated Licensed School Counselor or School Social Worker to join our Huskie Pack at K.C. Ling Elementary and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our young learners.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan School Counselor License/Certification or Michigan School Social Worker Approval
• Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning, behavioral interventions, and student support systems
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners

A successful candidate will be able to: 

• Support the Whole Child:
  Provide individual and small-group counseling services that promote students' social-emotional well-being, self-awareness, resilience, and academic success.

• Cultivate a Culture of Belonging and Growth:
  Help foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment where all students feel valued, respected, and connected to their school community.

• Partner to Remove Barriers to Learning:
  Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies to identify and address factors that may impact student success, attendance, behavior, and overall well-being.

• Provide Early Intervention and Student Support:
  Assist in identifying students in need of additional social-emotional, behavioral, or mental health supports and help develop effective intervention plans and resources.

• Strengthen Family and Community Connections:
  Build trusting relationships with families and serve as a bridge between home, school, and community resources to support student growth and success.

• Collaborate with Student Support Teams:
  Actively participate in MTSS, 504, Child Study, and other student support processes while helping implement strategies that promote positive outcomes for all learners.

• Promote Positive School Climate:
  Support schoolwide initiatives focused on student wellness, character development, attendance, conflict resolution, and social-emotional learning.

Position Details

• Full-time, school-year position
• Salary starting at $48,000, based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Position begins with the 2026–2027 school year

If you are ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom, K.C. Ling Elementary is the place for you.

Take the Next Step

Apply online at
Hemlock Public School District Employment Opportunities. Please submit a letter of interest, certifications, resume, and references.

Join the Huskie Pack

At Hemlock Public School District, we believe every student deserves to be known, supported, and given the tools to succeed. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, consistency, compassion, and a solutions-focused mindset to K.C. Ling Elementary School.

If you are passionate about helping students grow, supporting teachers, and turning intervention plans into meaningful action, we encourage you to apply.

Position Posted: July 22, 2026

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026 or until filled, screening ongoing

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Hemlock Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Direct all inquiries related to discrimination to:

Superintendent’s Office

1095 N. Hemlock Rd.

Hemlock, MI 48626

(989) 642-5282