Part-Time Guidance Counselor

Wheaton Academy•West Chicago, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wheaton Academy Guidance Counselor is trained in school counseling and will provide support for the various teams within student services, including academic support, social-emotional support, and registrar work. The Guidance Counselor works on campus five days per week, for 25 hours per week, during the months of August through June (11 months / year).

Requirements

Wheaton Academy employees must fully embrace the school’s Educational Philosophy and Mission as expressed in its Protestant Statement of Faith and commit to upholding these principles. Participation in a Protestant church whose core beliefs align with Wheaton Academy’s Statement of Faith is expected.
Employment at Wheaton Academy requires affirmation of an evangelical Protestant Christian faith, including a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a desire to share the gospel message of salvation. Employees are expected to demonstrate spiritual maturity in character and conduct, reflecting the principles of I Timothy 4:12 within and beyond the school environment (Luke 6:40). They should exemplify discernment, dignity, respect, and Christ-centered living, setting a positive example for students, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in school counseling and/or Type 73 school guidance certificate; one year to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Serve on the academic intervention team and provide general counseling related to academic placement and intervention needs.
Provide general counseling regarding social/ emotional concerns, doing so in alignment with Wheaton Academy's mission and Statement of faith.
Be accessible and willing to initiate communication with students, parents, and appropriate school personnel in a Christ-like manner.
Provide crisis intervention for students when possible.
Serve as a Christian role model for students and parents.
Make referrals to appropriate outside agencies and provide referrals for long-term counseling as needed.
Assist with creating Individual Service Plans (504 equivalent) and meeting with students / families that have ISPs.
Assist with securing accommodations for students with ISPs for all school ACT / SAT / PSAT testing.
Manage a caseload of students with academic and/or social emotional needs.
Assist with registration, schedule changes, collection of school forms.
Lead therapeutic group(s).
Development of curriculum and support structures (groups etc.) for student emotional health issues (eating disorders, loss of a parent, etc.)