School Guidance Counselor Jobs for OPT Students

Aurora East School District 131

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: High School Summer School Guidance Counselor

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards. A Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
2. Knowledge of Special Education programming, laws and procedures.
3. Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
4. Counseling experience preferred.
5. Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
7. Knowledge of RTI / MTSS.
8. Effective written, verbal and technology-based communication skills.
9. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, diagnostic tools, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops implements, teaches, and revises curriculum related to the competencies of the developmental counseling model.
2. Monitor student academic progress, provide resources and advocate for interventions as needed.
3. Provide professional development in DCFS procedures and other identified topics utilizing district prepared resources during contractual hours.
4. Develops plans, adapts/modifies and sequences a variety of research-based or therapeutic activities to meet the students’ individual goals/objectives on a regular basis based on ISBE social/emotional standards.
5. Provide individual and/or group counseling to identified students in the areas of academics, social/emotional behaviors and/or career development as needed.
6. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is student focused.
7. Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and career development.
8. Direct, redirect and supervise students, and maintain and document discipline across all school settings during the assigned workday.
9. Provides crisis intervention services including but not limited to serving on district crisis team.
10. Evaluates, documents, follows-up on suicidal/homicidal ideations or self-harm reports, and assesses if further interventions are warranted.
11. Complete and submit paperwork and reports in a timely fashion to ensure compliance to all district, local, state and federal guidelines.
12. Evaluate student transcripts and progress toward graduation requirements.
13. Meet with each senior to discuss career and post-secondary plans.
14. Assist in the course selection and the scheduling of all students. Coordinate and carry out student schedule changes.
15. Assist with the registration of students for summer school.
16. Assist in the area of college applications, scholarship applications, financial aid and letter of recommendation.
17. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
18. Submit reports/forms to the appropriate person(s), as required.
19. Participate in/attend building and district meetings, as required and including PLC team meetings.
20. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians and community organizations.
21. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
22. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction as needed.
23. Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department as may be requested by the Principal or designee.

POSITION TITLE: Elementary School Summer School Social Worker

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards. A Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Support Personnel endorsement required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 1 year delivery of school social work or guidance services preferred.
2. Knowledge of Special Education programming, laws, procedures, and paperwork.
3. Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
5. Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
6. Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
7. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools and research related to learning.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement social work services as per the IEP.
2. Provide general counseling services to students in need.
3. Work with classroom teachers to provide Tier 1 instruction to all students within the classroom.
4. Support struggling students within the classroom environment.
5. Develops, plans, adapts/modifies and sequences a variety of research-based or therapeutic activities to meet the students’ individual goals/objectives on a regular basis based on ISBE social/emotional standards.
6. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group instruction, scheduling required minutes in consultation with the classroom teacher.
7. Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
8. Collaborate with general education and special education instructors/other related services to maintain accurate, complete and correct general education and special education records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
9. Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
10. Complete and submit Medicaid Service log into the Medicaid billing system according to established district guidelines.
11. School Social Workers are responsible for participating in child find activities and reviewing and/or collecting behavior data.
12. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is student focused.
13. Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.
14. Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety of mass media and literature.
15. Use professional discipline knowledge, pragmatics, semantics and social communication teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
16. Provides crisis intervention services including but not limited to serving on district crisis team.
17. Evaluates, documents and follows-up on suicidal/homicidal ideations or self-harm reports and assess if further interventions are warranted.
18. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
19. Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in the school and professional community.
20. Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the instruction of children.
21. Encourage students to think independently and express original and creative ideas and identify emotions, triggers and appropriate responses.
22. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians and community organizations.
23. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.
24. Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department as may be requested by the Student Services/Special Education Administrative Team, Principal or designee.

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Summer School Social Worker

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards. A Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Support Personnel endorsement required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 1-year delivery of school social work or guidance services preferred.
2. Knowledge of Special Education programming, laws, procedures, and paperwork.
3. Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
5. Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
6. Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
7. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools and research related to learning.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide general counseling services to students in need.
2. Work with classroom teachers to provide Tier 1 instruction to all students within the classroom.
3. Support struggling students within the classroom environment.
4. Develops plans, adapts/modifies and sequences a variety of research-based or therapeutic activities to meet the students’ individual goals/objectives on a regular basis based on ISBE social/emotional standards.
5. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group instruction, scheduling required minutes in consultation with the classroom teacher.
6. Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
7. Collaborate with general education and special education instructors/other related services to maintain accurate, complete and correct general education and special education records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
8. Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
9. Complete and submit Medicaid Service log into the Medicaid billing system according to established district guidelines.
10. School Social Workers are responsible for participating in child find activities and reviewing and/or collecting behavior data.
11. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is student focused.
12. Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.
13. Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety of mass media and literature.
14. Use professional discipline knowledge, pragmatics, semantics and social communication teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
15. Provides crisis intervention services including but not limited to serving on district crisis team.
16. Evaluates documents and follows-up on suicidal/homicidal ideations or self-harm reports and assess if further interventions are warranted.
17. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
18. Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in the school and professional community.
19. Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the instruction of children.
20. Encourage students to think independently, express original and creative ideas, and identify emotions, triggers and appropriate responses.
21. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians and community organizations.
22. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.
23. Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department as may be requested by the Student Services/Special Education Administrative Team, Principal or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly wage as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Number of positions will be dependent upon enrollment.