School Counselor (Long Term Sub)

Job Description

Job Ttitle: School Counselor (Long Term Sub)

Company: Indian Prairie School District 204


Description: Description: Perform functions to promote student learning through academic, career and social development. This is a Long Term Sub position.Job Summary: * Meet regularly with Teachers, Teacher Assistants and specialists to discuss individual student’s modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaborative to ensure individual student’s needs met.

• Register new students and conduct orientation sessions for students and parents.
• Assist students in selecting appropriate courses. Assist in determining the number of courses and schedule needed for new school years.
• Act as a liaison between students, teachers and parents to resolve conflicts.
• Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, personal/social issues regarding home, family and peer concerns indicate need for assistance.
• Lead group sessions to enhance social development of students and provide peer support.
• Process college and scholarship applications. Write letters of recommendation as requested.
• Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
• Monitor academic and attendance records in order to identify potential at-risk students or lack of credit to achieve graduation, and notify administration.
• Research, analyze and organize problem solving, discipline, attendance and academic data to formulate plans for students and communicate to staff.
• Assist in planning and participate in various information sessions for parents and students regarding topics such as course selection, careers, scholarships or post-graduate education.
• Coordinate transition of students into high school, collecting information and files from other schools.
• Administer appropriate academic tests to students as needed.
• Assist with graduation planning and organization.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in school counseling.Rate of pay: $300/DayWorking Conditions: Guidance department/office.Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.

Salary: $300 per day

Location: Illinois

Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:02:31 GMT


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