Duties
? Guide the development and implement a competitive school program that focuses on and promotes students’ success
? Value and respond to students and their families concerns and needs
? Ensure equal opportunities among students. Prioritize based on set strategies and principles
? Serve as an advisor to students, answer their questions, and assist in the selection of courses
? Participate in administering achievement tests, ACT, SAT, PSAT, ASVAB, and other tests as needed
? Assist students in making educational and/or career decisions by assessing the students’ interests, abilities, and preparation
? Assists students with educational planning by providing information on educational programs available, admission requirements, application procedures, required tests, deadline dates, and financial aid
? Participates in conferences/meetings for special education
? Maintains and provides records and reports
? Conduct a freshman academy for students and parents
? Completes other reasonable duties as assigned during the normal day/year or in case of emergencies.
? Provide counseling to students who are experiencing problems in their relationships with others; assist students with the development of personal decision-making competencies, a positive self-image, a desire for personal growth, and a concern for others.
? Assist students in making educational and/or career decisions by assessing the students’ interests, abilities, and preparation.
? Listen to students; concerns about academic, emotional or social problems
? Help students process their problems and plan goals and actions
? Mediate conflict between students and teachers
? Improve parent-teacher relationship
? Assist with implementation of Conscious Discipline, PBIS, and SEL
? Organize peer counseling programs
Qualifications
Must have 5+ years of experience in Education. A B.S. in Psychology is a PLUS.
Additional Notes
Meridian CUSD #101 is located in rural Southernmost Illinois. Our population is majority minority. We are looking for SERIOUS APPLICANTS who are willing to work in our school for the betterment of our students and our school.
How to Apply
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY send a letter of interest, resume, copy of VALID certification and transcripts, and 3 current letters of reference to Meridian CUSD #101, Office of the Superintendent, 1401 Mounds Road, Mounds, IL 62964 (ATTN: Student Success Advisor)