Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
10/8/2024

Location:
'); 'Prairie Hills Junior High School

Closing Date:
10/18/2024

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

Knowledge of child development-specifically of physical, emotional and developmental patterns

Team player with experience working in a collaborative environment

Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resource

Possess conflict resolution skills

Possess positive personal attitude and skills

Use good organizational skills to meet the needs of the classroom and individual

Capable of working with small and large classroom groups

Experience in an elementary school environment

All other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

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

Knowledge of child development-specifically of physical, emotional and developmental patterns
Team player with experience working in a collaborative environment
Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resource
Possess conflict resolution skills
Possess positive personal attitude and skills
Use good organizational skills to meet the needs of the classroom and individual
Capable of working with small and large classroom groups
Experience in an elementary school environment
All other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

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

Guidance Counselor

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