SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a school counselor, works with students to provide information concerning careers, continuing education, and postsecondary education financial aid, and performs related duties as required. The position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Disseminates information to students, including pamphlets, books, and audio-visual aids for the purpose of stimulating interest and discussion concerning careers, vocations, and continuing education; provides assistance to students in locating specific information and literature regarding careers, occupational training programs, colleges, universities, and trade schools; assists students in the completion of various applications and educational financial aid forms; assists students in completing individualized tasks assigned by a school counselor; assists school counselors in establishing and maintaining student records; compiles, records, and updates routine reports as necessary; locates and acquires career and postsecondary education materials and assembles information packets for teachers for classroom use; maintains inventories of books and pamphlets and replenishes materials as necessary; responds to telephone inquiries concerning general guidance counseling activities.

Requirements

• Graduated from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of guidance counseling
• Knowledge of occupational and educational guidance resources
• General knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations
• Ability to work with and for school-aged children and school personnel
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain routine records and reports
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Skill in the application of basic guidance counseling techniques
• Skill in the operation of basic office equipment
• Skill in demonstrating sensitivity to the career and educational goals of students

Nice To Haves

• Previous office and clerical experience in a counseling or school-related setting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Disseminates information to students, including pamphlets, books, and audio-visual aids for the purpose of stimulating interest and discussion concerning careers, vocations, and continuing education
• Provides assistance to students in locating specific information and literature regarding careers, occupational training programs, colleges, universities, and trade schools
• Assists students in the completion of various applications and educational financial aid forms
• Assists students in completing individualized tasks assigned by a school counselor
• Assists school counselors in establishing and maintaining student records
• Compiles, records, and updates routine reports as necessary
• Locates and acquires career and postsecondary education materials and assembles information packets for teachers for classroom use
• Maintains inventories of books and pamphlets and replenishes materials as necessary
• Responds to telephone inquiries concerning general guidance counseling activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED