Chicago Public Schools
Posting Date
Oct 9, 2025, 2:50:02 PM
Primary Location Salary Range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39
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 Chicago Public Schools (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 and create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision.
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 to support this objective may include:
Classroom guidance
High school/college/career fairs
High school/college/career tours
Grade‑level or school‑wide team‑building 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 to support this objective may include:
Facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance
Transition activities (i.e., orientations, high school application process)
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 or phase in life
Provide Responsive Services to address students’ barriers to academic achievement: Activities to support this objective may include:
Facilitation of small groups
Structured, short‑term, goal‑oriented individual counseling sessions
Participation in building‑level student assistance teams
Facilitation of conferences with students, teachers, and families
Consultation with teachers, families, and external partners regarding the developmental needs of students
Schoolwide support during crisis or emergency situations
Participation in IEP/504 Plan teams
Provide Indirect Student Support: Activities to support this objective may include:
Referral of students/families 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 student development within the three domains
Serving as the school’s resident expert on student development
Reaching out to other experts and stakeholders to obtain information on students’ needs
Team/partnering/serving on committees and advisory boards
Creating formalized partnerships with community‑based organizations
Provide System Support: Activities to support this objective may include:
Creation of an annual school counseling Evidence‑Based Implementation Plan and Annual Agreement to support overall school goals and objectives
Creation and delivery of needs assessments to determine the primary needs of students according to a variety of audiences
Collection and aggregation of multiple data sources to determine need and progress monitor counseling interventions
Protection of planning time for the creation and modification of counseling interventions
Coordination of professional development/inservice programs for faculty and staff
Participate in Regular Professional Development: So as to stay current with evidenced‑based practices in the field, the school counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; participate in professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
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Primary Location Salary Range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39
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 Chicago Public Schools (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 and create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision.
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 to support this objective may include:
Classroom guidance
High school/college/career fairs
High school/college/career tours
Grade‑level or school‑wide team‑building 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 to support this objective may include:
Facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance
Transition activities (i.e., orientations, high school application process)
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 or phase in life
Provide Responsive Services to address students’ barriers to academic achievement: Activities to support this objective may include:
Facilitation of small groups
Structured, short‑term, goal‑oriented individual counseling sessions
Participation in building‑level student assistance teams
Facilitation of conferences with students, teachers, and families
Consultation with teachers, families, and external partners regarding the developmental needs of students
Schoolwide support during crisis or emergency situations
Participation in IEP/504 Plan teams
Provide Indirect Student Support: Activities to support this objective may include:
Referral of students/families 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 student development within the three domains
Serving as the school’s resident expert on student development
Reaching out to other experts and stakeholders to obtain information on students’ needs
Team/partnering/serving on committees and advisory boards
Creating formalized partnerships with community‑based organizations
Provide System Support: Activities to support this objective may include:
Creation of an annual school counseling Evidence‑Based Implementation Plan and Annual Agreement to support overall school goals and objectives
Creation and delivery of needs assessments to determine the primary needs of students according to a variety of audiences
Collection and aggregation of multiple data sources to determine need and progress monitor counseling interventions
Protection of planning time for the creation and modification of counseling interventions
Coordination of professional development/inservice programs for faculty and staff
Participate in Regular Professional Development: So as to stay current with evidenced‑based practices in the field, the school counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; participate in professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr