Temporary School Counselor (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Temporary School Counselor is a professional educator and member of the school’s educational leadership team who provides comprehensive, developmental support in academic, personal/social, and career domains. The counselor uses a mental health perspective to respond to the needs of a diverse student population and works proactively with stakeholders to help students succeed. The role creates, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) REACH Framework for School Counselors and the American School Counselor Association National Model. The counselor conducts annual needs assessments and data reviews, sets targeted program goals aligned with school goals, and delivers equitable services to students. The position requires a master’s degree in school counseling and a current Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. The position reports to and is evaluated by the Principal.

Requirements

Master’s degree in school counseling.
Current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the CPS REACH Framework for School Counselors.
Conduct annual needs assessments and data reviews, identify and prioritize student needs, and develop targeted program goals aligned with schoolwide goals, mission, and vision.
Design, conduct, and co-teach school counseling core curriculum activities in classroom, large-group, and schoolwide settings, addressing students’ academic, career, postsecondary, and social/emotional needs.
Provide individual student planning in collaboration with students, staff, and families, including academic planning, Individual Learning Plans in Naviance, transition activities, family information events, and advisement on progression to the next grade or life phase.
Provide responsive services, including small groups, structured short-term goal-oriented individual counseling, participation in student assistance teams and IEP/504 Plan teams, conferences, consultation, and support during crises or emergencies.
Provide indirect student support through referrals to district and community resources, sharing strategies with families and educators, advocating for student development, consulting experts and stakeholders, and developing community partnerships.
Coordinate, conduct, and participate in system-support activities, including creating an annual Evidence-Based Implementation Plan and Annual Agreement, collecting and aggregating data, monitoring interventions, protecting counseling planning time, and coordinating professional development for faculty and staff.
Participate in district, state, and national professional development; professional associations; continuing education; workshops and conferences; and review of professional journals.
Do not provide therapeutic treatment for mental, emotional, or bodily disorders.