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Posting Date Posting Date: Sep 16, 2025, 1:32:25 PM
Primary Location (Location not provided)
Benefits Benefits Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFtgRZWEJ6P1M3dhLRSLpzCdh8uvwZrr/view
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Requirements
Master's degree in school counseling and current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement
Reports to Principal
Evaluated by Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTION As vital members of the school’s educational leadership team, professional school counselors provide comprehensive, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains to ensure that today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School counselors are uniquely trained professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors provide proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help
all
students achieve success in school.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, Implement, and Evaluate a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with the CPS REACH Framework for School Counselors
Conduct Annual Needs Assessments and Data Reviews to Determine and Prioritize Student Needs The school counselor will conduct an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need. The school counselor will then create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision. This ensures that school counseling services address critical areas of demonstrated need, resulting in improved academic achievement.
Implement the School Counseling Core Curriculum In order to reach all students, the school counselor will design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/or school-wide settings, based on the academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of the students so as to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of the total education curricula. Activities may include classroom guidance; high school/college/career fairs; high school/college/career tours; grade-level or school-wide teambuilding activities.
Provide Individual Student Planning Activities In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will create an academic plan that ultimately results in the successful obtainment of a diploma and postsecondary option(s) of choice. Activities may include: facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance; transition activities; events to inform families of test results and their implications for educational planning; advisement to ensure students are on-track to the next grade level.
Provide Direct and Indirect Student Support In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will address barriers to academic achievement through activities such as facilitation of small groups; short-term individual counseling sessions; participation in building-level student assistance teams; conferences with students, teachers, and families; consultation with teachers, families, and external partners; schoolwide support during crises; participation in IEP/504 Plan teams. Note: school counselors do NOT provide therapeutic treatment of a mental, emotional, or bodily disorder.
Provide Indirect Student Support Referral to district and community resources; sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations; serving as a student advocate to promote development within the three domains; creating formalized partnerships with community-based organizations.
Provide System Support Coordinate and participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school, including creation of an annual school counseling Evidence-Based Implementation Plan, needs assessments, data collection and analysis, protecting planning time, and coordinating professional development for staff.
Participate in Regular Professional Development Stay current with evidenced-based practices by participating in district, state, and national professional development; join professional associations; read journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education.
Closing Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
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Posting Date Posting Date: Sep 16, 2025, 1:32:25 PM
Primary Location (Location not provided)
Benefits Benefits Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFtgRZWEJ6P1M3dhLRSLpzCdh8uvwZrr/view
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Requirements
Master's degree in school counseling and current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement
Reports to Principal
Evaluated by Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTION As vital members of the school’s educational leadership team, professional school counselors provide comprehensive, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains to ensure that today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School counselors are uniquely trained professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors provide proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help
all
students achieve success in school.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, Implement, and Evaluate a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with the CPS REACH Framework for School Counselors
Conduct Annual Needs Assessments and Data Reviews to Determine and Prioritize Student Needs The school counselor will conduct an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need. The school counselor will then create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision. This ensures that school counseling services address critical areas of demonstrated need, resulting in improved academic achievement.
Implement the School Counseling Core Curriculum In order to reach all students, the school counselor will design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/or school-wide settings, based on the academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of the students so as to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of the total education curricula. Activities may include classroom guidance; high school/college/career fairs; high school/college/career tours; grade-level or school-wide teambuilding activities.
Provide Individual Student Planning Activities In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will create an academic plan that ultimately results in the successful obtainment of a diploma and postsecondary option(s) of choice. Activities may include: facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance; transition activities; events to inform families of test results and their implications for educational planning; advisement to ensure students are on-track to the next grade level.
Provide Direct and Indirect Student Support In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will address barriers to academic achievement through activities such as facilitation of small groups; short-term individual counseling sessions; participation in building-level student assistance teams; conferences with students, teachers, and families; consultation with teachers, families, and external partners; schoolwide support during crises; participation in IEP/504 Plan teams. Note: school counselors do NOT provide therapeutic treatment of a mental, emotional, or bodily disorder.
Provide Indirect Student Support Referral to district and community resources; sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations; serving as a student advocate to promote development within the three domains; creating formalized partnerships with community-based organizations.
Provide System Support Coordinate and participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school, including creation of an annual school counseling Evidence-Based Implementation Plan, needs assessments, data collection and analysis, protecting planning time, and coordinating professional development for staff.
Participate in Regular Professional Development Stay current with evidenced-based practices by participating in district, state, and national professional development; join professional associations; read journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education.
Closing Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
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