What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor position at Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144?
Position Type :
Student Support Services / Guidance Counselor
Date Posted : 1 / 8 / 2025
Location :
Prairie Hills Junior High School
Closing Date :
01 / 18 / 2025 POSITION
Guidance Counselor
BUILDING SITE
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
ISBE Certification
Bachelors and Masters in school counseling
SALARY
Salary will be regionally competitive and based upon experience
BENEFITS
District offers competitive fringe benefits; including life, dental, health and vision insurance
Job Summary : The job of the counselor is to provide emotional, mental and professional support to students and guide them through the steps to promote their positive behavior.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
- Develop, deliver, evaluate and revise the school counseling program
- Assist students in the areas of academic, social, behavioral and emotional development; as well as in career awareness
- Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting
- Provide in-service training and make presentations to staff
- Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies
- Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school; such as snowflake, etc.
- Seek, establish and facilitate partnerships with various community organizations and other stakeholders
- Experience with PowerSchool (scheduling and reports)
- Eighth (8th) grade activities
- Monitor and advise students of their progress and provide on-going communication with parents
- In collaboration with teachers, parents and staff; prepare students for transition to the next grade level
- Participate in continued professional development and personal growth
- Adhere to ethical standards and best practices of State and National school counselor associates
- Create, coordinate and facilitate the annual job fair with a specific focus on university and college tours for students
- Assist STEM teachers with developing Student Program of Study portfolios
INTERNAL CONTACT :
Superintendent, Director of Student Services, Supervisor of Student Services, Building Principal and Assistant Principals
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Job requires frequent walking, standing and carrying
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work-place contains several sound levels
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply online at www.phsd144.net and upload your letter of application with resume, Education : High School diploma or college transcripts (awarded degree) and three (3) signed letters of recommendation. Internal applicants must complete transfer at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resources, Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428 Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts Pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
EVALUATION
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the teacher's contract
