Anticipated SY 26-27 School Counselor

Posting Date May 28, 2026, 2:30:37 PM Primary Location West Side-1621 West Wabansia Avenue (Jonathan Burr Elem) 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 a vital member 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 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. They 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 The Framework is aligned to the American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs and outlines a comprehensive counseling program that delivers services equitably to all students in the building. Conduct Annual Needs Assessments and Data Reviews to Determine and Prioritize Student Needs The school counselor conducts an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need. The counselor then creates targeted program goals aligned with the school‑wide goals, mission, and vision. This ensures that school counseling services address demonstrated needs, resulting in improved academic achievement. Implement the School Counseling Core Curriculum To reach all students, the counselor designs, conducts, and co‑teaches learning activities in classroom, large‑group, and/or school‑wide settings, based on the academic, career, post‑secondary, and social/emotional needs of the students to facilitate the infusion of counseling as an integral component of the total education curriculum. 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 counselor creates an academic plan that results in the successful obtainment of a diploma and post‑secondary options of choice. Facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance Transition activities (or 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 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 students’ developmental needs School‑wide support during crisis or emergency situations Participation in IEP/504 Plan teams School counselors do NOT provide therapeutic treatment of a mental, emotional, or bodily disorder. Provide Indirect Student Support 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‑building / partnership / committee serving Creating formalized partnerships with community‑based organizations Provide System Support 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 primary needs of students according to various audiences Collection and aggregation of multiple data sources to determine need and monitor counseling interventions Protection of planning time for creation and modification of counseling interventions Coordination of professional development and in‑service programs for faculty and staff Participate in Regular Professional Development To stay current with evidence‑based practices in the field, the counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework. Benefits Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow 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 Competitive paid time off policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools