Duties

1. Provide developmental guidance both directly and indirectly to all students on a regular basis.
2. Provide counseling to students individually and in small groups.
3. Assist in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs, Assist with maintaining accurate, complete, and correct cumulative records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
4. Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and maintain order in area(s) supervised in a fair and just manner.
5. Provide teachers with appropriate student personnel information including interpretation of standardized test scores, when it is necessary in dealing with students with a unique background or problem.
6. Help students learn how to approach life situations involving coping skills/problem solving.
7. Assist in the organization, administration, and interpretation of district testing, screening programs and individual results.
8. Consult with parents, staff, administration, and community agencies regarding all facets of student development and various district programs and procedures.
9. Provide orientation services for students, parents, and staff.
10. Monitor and assist in the delivery of a comprehensive program of educational and career planning geared to the student’s needs.
11. Promote the guidance department and District through contact with the public, use of the media, and maintaining the counseling page of the district website.
12. Demonstrate effective planning and organization in execution of job functions.
13. Keep current with changes in counseling strategies and attempts to incorporate positive changes in the delivery of counseling services.
14. Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation.
15. Coordinate the Dual Credit program through Richland Community College, Heartland Technical Academy and CEO program.
16. Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicate the information to the principal.
17. Assist students and parents with the course selection according to state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests.
18. Work with administration to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate.
19. Attend and participate in IEP and 504  meetings.
20. Coordinate scholarship program and organize Senior Honors Night.
21.  Assist principal in the creation of the master schedule.
22. Assist in the implementation of SEL screening and state assessments.
23. Attend professional development to satisfy the school counseling license renewal process
24. Perform all other duties assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

Illinois Professional Educator License with a school support 

personnel endorsement for school counselors.Proficiency in counseling and in other functions that may be needed as supplements to examinations. Ability to guard, maintain, and preserve confidential information. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with students, teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public. Ability to enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. Ability to push and pull up to 10 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

Salary information is included in the Cerro Gordo CUSD #100 Collective Bargaining Agreement and can be found at www.cgbroncos.org.  Salary is dependent on years of experience and education.  Full time certified staff qualify for district paid health insurance, life insurance, and TRS.  Minimum starting salary with pension benefits is $52,803.

How to Apply

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.cgbroncos.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Unit%20Office%7CEmployment%20Opportunities

School District

https://www.cgbroncos.org/

Position Website

https://www.cgbroncos.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Unit%20Office%7CEmployment%20Opportunities

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card