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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.
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago is an independent Jewish day school where our unique combination of General and Judaic Studies imparts a deeply-rooted values system enabling critical thinkers to thrive.