School Counselor

School Counselor 

Saint Ignatius College Prep - Chicago, IL 
 

Description:   Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. 

Saint Ignatius College Prep invites applications for a full-time School Counselor position. The School Counselor is part of a team supporting students academically, socially and emotionally through their Saint Ignatius experience. Working at Saint Ignatius College Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as an enthusiasm for contributing to its co-curricular activities. 
 

Job Summary: 

• Manage and support assigned student caseload and treat each student with individual care (cura personalis) in overcoming any obstacles to their learning or personal growth
• Meet with assigned students for the purpose of developing rapport and assessing the student’s progress 
• Meet and communicate regularly with students experiencing academic difficulty or disciplinary problems 
• Utilize consultative techniques as cases demand and make appropriate referrals when appropriate 
• Contribute to regular, productive communication and learning among College Counselors, Learning Specialists, and Formation and Ministry 
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings 
• Collaborate with department members on programmatic development and implementation 
• Foster productive relationships with parents and guardians in support of holistic student development 
• Model responsiveness with regards to parent phone calls, requests for appointments, etc. and initiate contact with teachers and/or parents when appropriate 
• Participate in parent education programming, including support of periodic evening events 
• Manage annual course registration processes for assigned student caseload
• Facilitate two Freshman Advisory sections 
• Assist in providing a counselor presence on Kairos retreats
• Collaborate with broader faculty/staff community with regards to student life, programming, and beyond 
• Participate and serve on school committees as applicable to individual skill set and school needs 
• Continue to pursue professional development in the field of counseling
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree, Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor or School Social Work Endorsement
• High school counselor experience preferred 
• Proficiency to work with Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and other applicable software 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively with high school students, faculty/staff, and parents/guardians
• Self-directed with proven skills to assume responsibility and complete projects independently, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks/job responsibilities
• Readiness to work collaboratively with department members and faculty/staff
• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously 
• Commitment to furthering the Jesuit, Catholic Mission and identity of the school
• Practicing Roman Catholic, preferred 

Additional Information: 

• School Counselors reports directly to the Director of School Counseling
• The School Counseling office consists of the Director of School Counseling, School Counselors, and School Therapist. 
• This is a salaried full-time, school-year (10 months plus 2 weeks) in-person staff position.
• Employees are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which includes evenings and weekends at times. 
• This position is eligible for Saint Ignatius College Prep’s excellent benefits package.
• This is not a telecommuting position. 

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000