Duties
Provide individual and small-group counseling to address students' academic, socialemotional, behavioral, and career development needs.
• Conduct student assessments to identify barriers to learning and develop intervention plans.
• Assist students in developing academic goals, graduation plans, credit recovery plans, and post-secondary plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community agencies to support student success.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, student support meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or personal crises.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement.
• Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with at-risk, alternative education, or diverse student populations preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, crisis intervention, and behavior support strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding student records.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation: $45,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) for eligible full-time employees.
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Life insurance for active employees.
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Retirement through either the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) or Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), depending on the position.
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Sick leave and personal leave, with unused personal days converting to sick leave. Eligible employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 2 personal days annually based on contract length.