SY21-22 Middle School School Counselor (Gr. 6-9th)

WHO WE WANT

We are looking for dynamic individuals who care about students' and their futures to serve in the role of a counselor. Counselors should be passionate about creating and supplying structures and resources that will help students thrive during their school experience and in preparation for their futures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Specific responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Manages school programming and scheduling. Fix student schedules, rosters, and teacher issues, etc.
• Oversees master schedule; complete beginning of year scheduling and on-going schedule changes throughout the year; assist with course selection of caseload
• Provides individual counseling sessions for assigned students in dealing with their personal needs as they affect school performance, as well as their educational and career plans
• Provides emergency support to students as needed during crises.
• Serves as a consultant to the faculty concerning matters related to guidance services.
• Develops and delivers professional development for school staff on issues relating to student socio-emotional mental and physical health
• Assist with high school tours
• Supports students and families with high school selection and enrollment process
• Assist with coordination of Open House, Report Card Pick-up, & Orientation
• Advise staff on student issues and issues affecting diverse learners
• Serves as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provides thorough and timely reports, data, etc. as requested by administration.
• Serves as a resource for information regarding the educational program, activities and services of the school.
• Maintains counseling record (i.e., summary, log) regarding conferences or other sessions with assigned students.
• Oversees the administration of state-mandated assessment programs.
• Reviews and interprets results of assessment programs for assigned students and utilizes results for counseling purposes.
• Contributes to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings.
• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate.
• Adhere to all directives from the Principal
• Creates Bulletin Boards
• Assist parents with Parent Portal sign in

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in school guidance and counseling and/or some years of related experience.
• Type 73 School Counselor Certification
• Ability to learn the student information system (DC STARS).
• Familiarity with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as other state and federal regulations that are relevant to the role.
• Ability to analyze data to inform work and decision making, analyze and evaluate available data, assess student needs and develop and implement procedures and policies to support student achievement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be Fully Vaccinated:
  Chicago International Charter School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective January 18, 2022. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.
  
  • Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of the either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

Characteristics

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the organization; support the organization’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the desire and ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.

Competencies

• Continuously Grows – you are a reflective practitioner who knows that you could always do better than you did today, and you make that growth happen even when you have competing priorities.
• Highly Analytical – you know that results matter and that constantly monitoring results is necessary to achieve.
• Relationship-Driven – work cannot happen without strong relationships with others regardless of whether they play the role of student or colleague on our campus.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) is to be a vibrant network of unique Chicago charter schools that prepares students to thrive in college and life and empowers educators to innovate and lead. We strive to be a hub of excellence and innovation in Chicago education where every student flourishes, every school meets the unique needs of its students and community, and every success catalyzes citywide improvement.

CICS is entering an exciting time, embarking on the implementation of a new strategic plan. Joining our organization at this critical point in our history is an opportunity to be a part of leading CICS in a new direction.

We will continue to partner with high-performing school operators, but we will sharpen our focus on innovation, recruiting talented education entrepreneurs and supporting their efforts to innovate inside our schools and classrooms—ultimately, better serving Chicago’s students and their families.

Our plan is to develop CICS into a consistently high-performing network of academically rigorous, pedagogically diverse, forward-thinking schools that prepare every student for success in college or career – and our counselors will play a critical role in meeting that ambitious plan.

WHAT WE VALUE

Our values keep us honest and help us determine the best course of action to meet our mission and vision.

• We are determined optimists. We believe quality of our schools must match the boundless potential of our students. We are uncompromising on quality and equity, fueled by the urgency to improve, and grounded in the belief that anything is possible if we keep striving.
• We are driven to make the world better for students. Our core purpose is to improve our world through education. All decisions are made through the lens of what is best for students. We have the courage to make tough calls that benefit students in the long term and a deep commitment to our work.
• We nurture new ideas. We give brave approaches the space to take root and the support to flourish. We are driven by data, embrace constant iteration, and have the curiosity to learn alongside our students so we can constantly improve.
• We get stuff done. We believe in hard work and humility. We’re focused on delivering results and we always maintain high expectations—for our students and ourselves.
• We are powered by people and partnership. We value our partners and our relationships. We maintain trust through transparency, direct communication, and integrity. We work together with compassion and without ego because we know the best solutions are forged collectively.
• We prioritize diversity and authenticity. Diversity and authenticity are non-negotiable in education. We bring our whole selves to work and school, tackle questions of race and equity, listen, and tap into the power of our differences individually and as a network.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive compensation package, including: salary commensurate with experience; paid-time off; a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability as well as life insurance. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to providing high-quality, innovative educational options for families across Chicago.

MORE ON THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed above are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: usual school working conditions and may be noisy during high student traffic. In addition, the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. no physical exertion required; somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TO APPLY

Please submit your application and resume right here.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please let us know at careers@chicagointl.org.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUITY

We are profoundly committed to ensuring that our schools serve as models of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Not only is it the right thing to do – it’s also the most effective way to advance racial and social justice. Because we live, learn and work in a diverse city and a diverse world, we value and expect cross-cultural competence and the continuous self-reflection and self-awareness it demands. Through our policies, practices, and attitudes, we cultivate a culture that prepares senior and students to respect, embrace, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within our schools and beyond them.

Chicago International Charter School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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