Establishing and communicating clear objectives to students.
Gathering information and data about students to improve school performance.
Monitoring student progress to inform instruction. Consistently assesses student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Asking effective and appropriate questions to deepen student reflection, allowing them to make connections, and critically think.
Creating a school culture reflecting high expectations and the importance of learning.
Keeping students engaged to the task at hand consistently.
Designing coherent SEL instruction by coordinating knowledge of content, students, and resources.
Participating actively in a Professional Learning Community with colleagues by:
Attending staff meetings and in-service meetings as required.
Creating, sharing, and analyzing data with team or departmental colleagues.
Actively engage in district, building, and team-level committees and participate in district/building initiatives.
Participating in curriculum development programs and in the selection of materials and equipment to support instruction.
Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and board policy and notify immediately appropriate personal of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
Work cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, referral and remediation of individual students with specialized needs, assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Attend IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
Meet with students, parent/guardians, administrators, and/or consultants.
Create a stimulating, attractive, organized, functional, healthy, effective and safe office space with proper attention to the visual, acoustic, and thermal environments.
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
Develop career planning and workplace readiness skills in all students.
Use technology, information, and other tools.
Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
Demonstrate self-management and coordination skills and effectively organize a variety of materials, equipment, media, and community resources to support the counseling program, using school-approved procedures.
Assess the learning, social, and emotional needs and styles of students, using a variety of techniques and data. Plan and adjust the learning experiences accordingly, requesting advice and assistance from specialists when appropriate.
Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of 504 Plans for selected students.
Maintain and discuss growth and progress to parents/guardians and students.
Assume responsibility for all students within the school, beyond those specifically assigned, supervising in a fair and constructive manner to ensure the safety and well-being of all students both in/out of class and/or building activities.
Assist with extra-curricular activities, supporting the total program of the school. Instruct, advise, coach, and supervise extra0curriculuar activities, including interscholastic and intramural sports, academic competition, and fine art programs, as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Attend student events to demonstrate genuine interest in the life of the students.
Ensure the safety and health of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe conditions, following established procedures.
Maintain accurate, complete records and reports and other documentation in a timely fashion as required by law and regulation or building/department or as requested by the Principal or designee.
Serving as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and effective work ethic.
Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents/guardians, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences. Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in learning, instructional strategies and classroom management through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations.
Complete the required professional learning to keep licensure current.
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the school counselor will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties in accordance with the law and Board policies.
Meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students within the school counseling curriculum.
Assess and evaluate student needs using approved instruments.
Confer with multidisciplinary participants (parents/guardians, administrators, school psychologist, social worker, teachers, and others) to develop help coordinate and develop IEP, 504 Plans, and Student Assistance Plans.
Consult on an ongoing basis with other appropriate school personnel regarding individual students’ progress, concerns, etc…
Communicate with parents/guardians on an as-needed basis regarding performance and progress of their child as confidentiality allows.
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to contractual obligations and the law and regulations, including but not limited to, the Illinois School Code, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.