School Counselor

Position Summary: 

The School Counselor in a consultative and counseling role will work closely with teachers, other staff members, and parents, as well as with pupils. He/she will solicit the cooperation of significant adults in the lives of the pupil to facilitate appropriate change in environmental stimuli. 

Essential Functions: 

• Assist with the modification of behavior of all pupils  
• Counsel with small groups of pupils selected because of similar problems  
• Counsel with individual pupils  
• Function as a team member with the social worker, nurse, and other supportive personnel as the  needs of pupils are explored  
• Locate and use all available referral services 
• Interpret test results to those who need to know and, when necessary, administer or assist in  administering tests  
• Work with administrators, teachers, pupils, and parents in exploring career education and the world  of work  
• Assist all pupils in the selection of high school subjects to meet graduation requirements and post-high school plans 
• Plan with all pupils' career and post-high school plans  
• Function as a member of the school staff in a counseling role, sharing in the responsibilities of  teachers  
• Work closely with parents and community agencies  
• Initiate and cooperate with others in conducting local research related to pupil needs and the  success of school services in meeting those needs 
• Keep required counseling records; collect, organize, and analyze information about students from  records, tests, interviews, and professional sources  
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of theories of human development, learning, personality, and career development 
• Knowledge of assessment materials and techniques  
• Competent in the administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests 
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school staff 
• Ability to analyze school adjustment and classroom climate  
• Knowledge of information services and community resources  
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team  

• Competent in time management with attention to priority setting for goals and objectives 

   

•  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Highly visionary, with a belief that all children and adults are capable of greatness 
• Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context 
• Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback, with a demonstrated track record of receiving feedback well and implementing feedback effectively 
• Must be familiar with the use of computers, including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

   

• Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree (required) 
• Master's Degree (preferred) 

• Illinois Professional Educator License for School Counselor (required)

  Physical Requirements:  

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle 
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body 

• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree 

  Working Conditions and Environment: 

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/classroom environment  

• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk 

   Disclaimer: 

  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

  Review/Approvals: 

  In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.