Illinois Association Of School Pekin , IL 61555
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Duties
VISION: The Counselor applies specialized knowledge of human sociology and psychology to provide programs, interventions and a school culture that support student academic and emotional success. Staff and students embody the developmental, comprehensive social/emotional program in which students learn to make decisions, set goals, and prepare for life in future schooling and work. The Counselor gathers and interprets social/emotional data related to program management. The Counselor also offers responsive services to address students' immediate social/emotional concerns.
JOB GOALS:
System Support:
The Social/Emotional programs of the school and district function effectively.
Stakeholders within the school and its community understand the purposes, goals and principles of the social/emotional program.
Students and staff commit to and embody a culture of achieving high expectations within a community characterized by mutual respect and support.
The counselor, principal, teachers, and staff possess the knowledge and dispositions to provide an emotionally healthful learning experience for students
Social/Emotional Curriculum: Through the Social/Emotional Curriculum students develop self-awareness, inter-and intra-personal skills, and the habits of mind and emotion for success in everyday life.
Individual Student Diagnosis: The staff uses student indicators of social/emotional health for early identification and intervention to eliminate or reduce student failure.
Responsive Services: Students receive responsive services to address social and emotional needs.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Planning and Preparation
Use counseling theory and techniques, i.e., individual consultations, group process
Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development
Establish goals for the counseling program appropriate to the setting and the students served
Know state and federal regulations and resources, both within and beyond the school and district
Plan the counseling program, using individual and small group sessions, and in-class activities, and including crisis prevention, intervention, and response
Develop a plan to evaluate the counseling program
The Environment
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for productive communication
Establish a culture for positive mental health throughout the school
Manage routine and procedures
Establish standards of conduct, and contributes to the culture for positive behavior throughout the school
Organizes physical space
Delivery of Service
Assess student needs
Assist students and teachers in the formulation of academic, personal/social, and career plans, based on knowledge of student needs
Using counseling techniques, in individual and classroom programs
Broker resources to meet needs
Maintain contact with physicians and community mental health service providers
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Professional Responsibilities
Reflect on practice
Maintain records, and submit them in a timely fashion
Communicate with families
Participate in a professional community - emphasis on the positive and supportive interactions
Engage in professional development
Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality
Qualifications
Certification:
Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement in counseling and/or social work
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Salary/Benefits
180 days bargaining unit position
Salary and Benefits commensurate with contract
How to Apply
Application procedure:
District 108 must have:
A completed online application: http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx
The following documentation must be on file to complete the application process:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copy of PEL from ELIS
Copy of transcript(s)
Three(3) signed letters of recommendation
Documentation should be uploaded with your online application, however if you are unable to upload, you may email, fax, or mail.
Email: julie.draher@pekin108.org
Fax: 309 477-4701
Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact:
Julie Draher at 309-477-4740 or by email at julie.draher@pekin108.org
PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer
Position will be filled as soon as suitable applicant is found
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services
Email Address
julie.draher@pekin108.org
School District
https://www.pekin.net/
Position Website
http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services
City Website
https://www.pekin.net/
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
4/12/2024
Start Date
8/19/2024
Illinois Association Of School