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Duties

• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
• Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Organizes and conducts annual “Career Day”.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Works to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board’s policy on student records.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges and industry for interested students.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Attends building P.P.S. meetings as a standing member of the P.P.S. team.
• Works with students to maintain proper discipline and attitude within the schools and community.
• Assists in the registration and scheduling of students in accordance with the established district procedures.
• Consults with students that are habitually truant and assists in follow-up procedures as specified in the Board Policy.
• Completes other duties as assigned by administration pertaining to aforementioned position.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License Required.

School Counselor Pre-K through Age 22 Endorsement required.

1 year experience preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Days 1- 10 $120.00/day.  Day 11 - End of the assignment $175.00/day if you do not hold the appropriate endorsement.  If Highly Qualified and hold the appropriate endorsement day 11 - End will be $220.00/day.

How to Apply

https://www.syc427.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

http://www.applitrack.com/DeKalb/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&district=261

Email Address

htucker@syc427.org

School District

https://www.syc427.org

Position Website

http://www.applitrack.com/DeKalb/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&district=261

City Website

https://cityofsycamore.com

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

12/20/2024