Irma C. Ruiz Elementary School is seeking to hire a full-time professional school counselor effective immediately. Ruiz Elementary is a fine & performing arts magnet cluster elementary school serving pre-k to 8 grade students in the Pilsen community. It is made up of 523 students, 36% of which are English Language Learners. Here is a link to the Illinois Report Card: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?source=profile&Schoolid=150162990252867#
The job requirements: Master’s degree in school counseling AND current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement
Job Responsibilities include:
- Create, Implement, and Evaluate a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) REACH Framework for School Counselors. The Framework is aligned to the American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs and outlines a comprehensive counseling program that delivers services equitably to all students in the building
- The school counselor will conduct an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need.
- The school counselor will then create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision
- In order to reach all students, the school counselor will design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/or school wide settings, based on the academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of the students so as to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of the total education curricula
- In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will provide responsive services to address students’ barriers to academic achievement
- Indirect services are provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselor’s interactions with others. Activities to support this objective may include: referral of students/families to district and community resources; sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations; serving as a student advocate to promote student development within the three domains; serving as the school’s resident expert on student development; reaching out to other experts and stakeholders to obtain information on students’ needs; teaming/partnering/serving on committees and advisory boards; creating formalized partnerships with community based organizations
- So as to stay current with evidenced-based practices in the field, the school counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; participate in professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework
If interested, please reach out to the Principal: