K-8 School Counselor

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chillicothe (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Guidance Counselor to provide tailored counseling to students, parents, and staff, addressing emotional and social issues to enhance learning. The role involves partnering with teachers and administrators to implement support plans and coordinate with external agencies as needed.

The ideal candidate has a background in social work principles and behavior management, along with solid communication and data-analysis skills to drive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, and methods.
• Experience with behavior management strategies.
• Ability to analyze data and develop action plans.

Responsabilités

• Provide tailored counseling to students, parents, and staff.
• Assist in implementing behavior management plans for students.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and district staff as needed.
• Identify student needs and inform stakeholders about services.

Connaissances

Social Work

Behavior Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelors in Education

Guidance Counseling

Description du poste

Guidance Counselor

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff withwith individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training in social-emotional learning.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile -Certification/License:

• IllinoisState Certification as a Guidance Counselor
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• CompletedDegree in Guidance Counseling

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits will be determined based on the successful candidate's education and experience based on the current collective bargaining agreement: IVCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement