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SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000
students across 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of whom are teachers. CPS has
ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a
world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this
mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress,
financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high-quality,
rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, economic stability, and collective
impact.
Job Summary -
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.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Job Title must possess the
following qualifications:
SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT
Type of Education Required:
Graduated from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent).
Type of Experience Required:
Previous office and clerical experience in a counseling or school-related setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of guidance counseling, knowledge of occupational and
educational guidance resources, and 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, and skill in demonstrating sensitivity to the
career and educational goals of students.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
but may also involve walking or standing for brief periods. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and
standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Residency Requirement:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the
geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain
residency throughout their employment with the district.
'',''!*!
SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000
students across 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of whom are teachers. CPS has
ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a
world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this
mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress,
financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high-quality,
rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, economic stability, and collective
impact.
Job Summary -
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.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Job Title must possess the
following qualifications:
SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT
Type of Education Required:
Graduated from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent).
Type of Experience Required:
Previous office and clerical experience in a counseling or school-related setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of guidance counseling, knowledge of occupational and
educational guidance resources, and 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, and skill in demonstrating sensitivity to the
career and educational goals of students.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
but may also involve walking or standing for brief periods. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and
standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Residency Requirement:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the
geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain
residency throughout their employment with the district.
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