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School Counselor

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Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct services to students and parents:

• observe students in school settings as appropriate

• provide diagnostic information on students and/or student''s family which will assist in educational planning and placements

• provide social developmental study, in a case study when appropriate

• attend and/or coordinate IEP staffing for students

• assist in identification of needs, recommendations and implementation of services for students

• provide individual, group or facilitative counseling for students

• provide parental education and counseling as appropriate in relations to child''s needs

• serve as ongoing student liaison between home, school, and community agencies.

• assist with developing Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans.

• assist with developing IEP Transition Plans

• Consultation Services:

• serve as resource person to teachers, principals, and support staff on behalf of students

• facilitate the effective use of community resources and services to meet need of students and/or students family

• identify gaps in existing services and assist in developing the new services which may be needed

• provide inservice training experience

• Role of Counselor:

• to conduct individual and group counseling for K-8 students.

• Work in concert with the teachers of the self-contained K-6 classes regarding:

• student management

• development of home-school management programs

• sharing relevant family information

• share responsibility with school nurse regarding home follow-up for students with excessive absenteeism or for emergency purposes

• secure case history information for preschool screenings and initial case study referrals

• responsible for summarizing case history information in narrative form

• attend IEP staffing where applicable

• responsible for IEP students receiving counseling

• act as liaison person with community agencies, DCFS, private clinics, hospitals, etc.

• assist with crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

Valid PEL (Public Educator License) with a School Counselor endorsement.

Salary/Benefits

$49,144-$55,663; Commensurate with experience. Additional stipends of ($5500) and ($3500)

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the link provided.

School District

www.sd170.com

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3525

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/12/2026

Start Date

N/A

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District Name Chicago Heights SD #170 Building Name Address 30 W. 16th St.

Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Phone (708)756-4165 Fax (708)756-4164 IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category School Guidance Counselor Grade Level Elementary

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