School Counselor

School Counselor

Reports To: Building Principal

Qualifications: Required Experience or Training Valid Illinois Professional Educator License w/ endorsement in School Counseling (formerly 73 School Service Personnel Certification) Previous High School Counseling Experience Data Background Desired Experience or Training Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience Social Worker Background College & Career Background LCPC Certified

Position Responsibilities

Instructional Method

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals
• Use instructional methods that improve student achievement
• Assign and evaluate appropriate student work
• Involve students in learning
• Make effective use of entire class period
• Use appropriate school support and resource materials
• Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned
• Be clear in explanations and directions
• Provide continuity in learning activities
• Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies
• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
• Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
• Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessary
• Communicate high expectations for student performance

Instructional Planning

• Establish a positive and safe learning environment
• Revise lesson plans as needed
• Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons
• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

Subject Matter

• Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students
• Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

Classroom Management Competencies

• Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
• Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules
• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
• Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately
• Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care
• Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner
• Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences
• Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill
• Use effective methods to manage student behavior

Professionally Related Competencies

• Participate in review and updating of curricular programs
• Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
• Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute
• Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefs
• Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings
• Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents
• Cooperate with other educational personnel
• Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process