What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Illinois School District U-46?
- Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual behavioral needs of identified at-risk students.
- Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage students and acknowledge all cultural backgrounds.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of PBIS and adolescent behavior.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of behavioral goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential. Assists in the referral of students with behavioral difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
- Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her counseling strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her counseling competencies.
- Seeks outside resources to assist with the implementation of the PBIS program.
- Willingness to make home visits to aid in student academic and behavioral success.
- Participates on professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
- Master’s degree in School Counseling or Guidance from a regionally accredited university.
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counselor or Guidance endorsement required.
- Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
- This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.
JobID: 36962
Position Type:
Summer Vacancies/School Counselor
Summer Vacancies/School Counselor
Date Posted:
2/3/2025
2/3/2025
Location:
Streamwood High School
Streamwood High School
Date Available:
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position / Title: Counselor
Bargaining Unit: SUM
Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation
Calendar Days: 45
Reports To: Summer School Administrator
JD Revision Date: 01/03/2025
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To provide quality educational experiences during the summer for students requiring intervention
for academic promotion.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Summer School Location: Streamwood High School
Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2025 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.
Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.
Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm.
Summer School Rate: $44.85 (with TRS)
Salary : $45
