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School Counselor (Grades 4-8) and High School Matriculation Counselor

Employer
Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, Support Staff, School Guidance Counselor
Grade Level
High School
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Job Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
  • Date Posted:
    3/29/2023
  • Location:
    I - 41890 - Immaculate Conception School, North Park Ave
  • Date Available:
    08/14/2023
    • Job Description of the 4th-8th Grade School Counselor and High School Matriculation Counselor

    The duties of the SC include but are not limited to the following:
    1. Perform duties as a member of the ICSJ Student Support Team as requested by the principals which helps facilitate the overall operation of the educational program;
    2. Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school and student matters;
    3. Lead the high school matriculation program for the seventh and eighth grade students which includes meeting with 7th and 8th grade students and parents during the summer and throughout the school year;
    4. Set and maintain a schedule for classroom observations, consult with and advise administration, learning specialist, reading specialist, and teaching staff on student concerns (social, emotional, developmental, behavioral) and refer to appropriate specialists when necessary (speech and language, occupational therapy, grief, behavioral, cognitive evaluations, etc.);
    5. Schedule and lead individual parent meetings and provide meeting summaries when necessary;
    6. Collaborate with Counselors, Learning Specialists, and other staff to review and discuss caseload;
    7. Review, articulate, and assist with documentation of student IEP/504/ICEP to classroom teachers and work with Counselor, Social Worker, and Learning Specialists to assist with writing academic, behavioral, and social goals as necessary;
    8. Develop a comprehensive school-counseling program to assist students in developing goals, positive self image and overall awareness of future academic and career opportunities;
    9. Implement and create supports for students as they transition from grade to grade and school to school (ie. working with third grade to fourth grade transitions, note taking, test taking strategies, etc.);
    10. Provide social emotional, and behavioral interventions to address student needs and increase student success through individual meetings, small groups, and classroom lessons (ie. check in/check out with students, target behaviors);
    11. Support and evaluate Responsive Classroom and executive functioning at all grade levels, participate in forming discipline procedures that support the best interest of all students using restorative action ie. Mean Behavior Rubric, provide or refer training for teachers when necessary;
    12. Implement, monitor and evaluate RULER social and emotional curriculum. Co-lead staff RULER PD, assist in classroom execution of RULER, and prepare/lead parent RULER PD.
    13. Meet weekly with the Administrative Team to inform and communicate school/student needs;
    14. Counseling team collaborates to lead campus transition experiences for 3rd grade students and parents;
    15. Meet weekly with the student support team to communicate school/student needs;
    16. Create a parent educational program addressing social-emotional topics, as needed.

    Expectations of the School Counselor (SC)

    The expectations of the SC at ICSJ School include the following:
    1. Is punctual and dependable with regards to the work schedule;
      1. Dates of Service: August 14, 2023-June 14, 2024
      2. Monday through Friday - 7:30AM - 3:30PM, due to parent meeting schedules, may be subject to change when mutually agreed upon in advance;
    2. Attire is professional and appropriate for a school environment;
    3. Participates in professional development opportunities including before and after school staff meetings on days when scheduled to work or when needed to support the Student Support Team or the Administrative Team;
    4. Collaborates with Administration, Director of Student Support Staff, and Student Support Team;
    5. Sign in and out of the employee time log.

    Full time - benefits eligible position

    Company

    The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools.  The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    312-534-5231
    Location
    835 N. Rush
     Chicago
    IL
    60611
    US
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