T1 School Counselor

School Counselor

Function / Position Summary: Provide student support and guidance in learning through academic, career, and social emotional development.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Establish a comprehensive four year high school course plan to support every student and provide a roadmap that leads to dual credit, industry recognized credentials, and post-secondary opportunities.
• Show a presence and actively participate in new student registration and orientation sessions for students and parents.
• Complete and document a transcript analysis for every student in the assigned caseload (seniors by the 5th student attendance day) and provide written documentation to the parents of those students in need of additional course credits and their pathway to graduation.
• Meet with or make contact with every student in assigned caseload, a minimum of two times annually, not including course registration.
• Serve as case manager for students with 504 plans, developing, updating, and communicating the information and resources to support the plan.
• Assist students with college and related materials, including scholarships, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Facilitate information sessions for students and parents regarding student course selection, testing, career trends, scholarships, and post-graduate education.
• Provide stakeholders with information including an annual school profile, parent newsletter, scholarship database, statistics on college admission, job/internship placement, and a departmental calendar summarizing the relative activities and events throughout the year.
• In collaboration with other team members, monitor academic, attendance, and discipline records to identify potentially at-risk students and refer those students to administration for additional support in their academic success as needed.
• Participate on student support teams (IEP's and Service Team) to problem solve, develop, and implement interventions to assist students.
• Oversee the administration and interpretation of standardized tests (including Advanced Placement).
• Provide direct support service to students individually, in small groups, and classrooms as a whole, implementing an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping and reporting (attendance, etc.) as requested/required by law or district policy.
• Work collaboratively with fellow counselors to finalize required departmental reports.

Education: Illinois Professional Educator License with School Counselor endorsement. Master's degree in related subject from an accredited university.

Experience / Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current technology. Proficient with the use of District software (Naviance and Infinite Campus) preferred. Must demonstrate and follow the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success. Displays a clear understanding of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing, and job placement, as well as remaining current on specific colleges, NCAA requirements, and professional practices etc. School counseling experience (preferred).

Physical Demands: Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment: This is a Nine month position (184 work days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. The starting salary for this role is $60,689.