Los Angeles, California
Newport Beach, California
Crownsville, Maryland
Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Northbrook, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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This position is available immediately.
The School Counselor provides direct and indirect support to K–8 students to promote social-emotional development, positive school adjustment, and overall student well-being. This role collaborates closely with educators, families, and school leadership to strengthen student success through counseling services, schoolwide SEL programming, and proactive support systems.
Key Skills & Professional Dispositions
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Enthusiasm for working with K–8 students and school staff
- A calm, steady, and professional presence during high-stress or crisis situations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and adults
- Strong professional judgment, discretion, and adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards
- The ability to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries
- Creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
- A proactive work ethic, growth mindset, and positive attitude
- A highly collaborative approach to teamwork and family partnership
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Student Support (Direct Services)
- Provide short-term, school-based individual and group counseling services
- Deliver push-in and pull-out supports focused on social-emotional growth, self-regulation, coping skills, and peer relationships
- Teach and coach skills related to emotion management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication
- Support student transitions, social dynamics, and behavioral needs across grade levels
Schoolwide Programming & SEL (Tier 1)
- Lead and implement Tier 1 SEL curriculum and schoolwide social-emotional initiatives
- Teach and coach skills related to emotion management, social problem-solving, coping strategies, and interpersonal communication
- Support student transitions, conflict resolution, and social dynamics across grade levels
Collaboration & Consultation
- Partner with teachers, administrators, and families to support student progress and success
- Participate in student support and intervention meetings, including follow-up and progress monitoring
- Communicate with families in a timely, compassionate, and professional manner while maintaining confidentiality
- Provide referrals to outside providers when appropriate and coordinate care within the school setting
Systems, Documentation & Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate, timely records, case notes, and required documentation
- Support crisis response planning and student safety efforts in collaboration with school leadership
- Use data, observation, and professional judgment to inform interventions and measure progress
- Maintain professional competence through supervision, training, and ongoing professional learning
- Adhere to ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
- Perform other duties as assigned by school administration
Benefits Include: Sick/Personal Days, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Liability, Long-Term Liability, Life Insurance, early release (1:45pm) Fridays during Central Standard Time, and working in an amazing community with fantastic colleagues!
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in School Counseling preferred, Social Work, or Psychology will also be considered. Degrees must be issued from an accredited program.
- Appropriate professional licensure or certification (or eligibility to obtain based on training pathway).
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Strong commitment to student well-being, ethical practice, and healthy professional boundaries.