K-1 Transition & SEL Counselor

Illinois Education Job Bank; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank in Woodstock, IL, is seeking a qualified school counselor with early childhood expertise for a full-time role serving in the District 200 elementary program. The position emphasizes direct student support, trauma-informed practice, SEL instruction for K-1, and collaboration with teachers and families.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and an LBS1 endorsement, with salary placement on the district schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field or LBS1 endorsement.
• Minimum two years with early childhood populations (ages 4–7) in education or clinical setting.
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development, play-based therapy, self-regulation, and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with young children and communicate empathetically with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling for early learners.
• Deliver SEL lessons in Kindergarten and 1st grade using evidence-based curricula.
• Respond to emotional distress and behavioral dysregulation in students.
• Design a Bridge to 1st Grade transition plan and coordinate visits.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify at-risk students and support placement.
• Coordinate summer transition programming and family activities.
• Maintain confidential relationships with staff and monitor referrals and SEL screens.
• Prepare Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Support district math program discussions with the Assistant Superintendent.
• Protect confidentiality of student records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Self-regulation knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Empathetic communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in school counseling / social work / child development / psychology

LBS1 endorsement (educator license)

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank in Woodstock, IL, is seeking a qualified school counselor with early childhood expertise for a full-time role serving in the District 200 elementary program. The position emphasizes direct student support, trauma-informed practice, SEL instruction for K-1, and collaboration with teachers and families.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and an LBS1 endorsement, with salary placement on the district schedule.