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School Counselor Intern - Unpaid Internship- District 127

JobID: 4071

Position Type:
Teachers and School Service Personnel

Date Posted:
1/29/2025

Location:
Grayslake North High School

Date Available:
2025-2026 school year

Closing Date:
until filled

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Grayslake North High School is looking to fill a School Counselor Intern - Unpaid position for the 2025-2025 school year.

Job Summary: To function as a member of the educational team, under the supervision of a certified School Counselor. School Counselors oversee the academic, physical, social and emotional well-being of their students. School counselors will consult with appropriate school personnel in order to meet the needs and maximize the achievement of each student.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrating Knowledge of Counseling Techniques and Strategies. The school counselor demonstrates understanding of counseling techniques and strategies.
Demonstrating Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Development The school counselor displays understanding of typical developmental and behavioral characteristics of the age group as well as recognizing exceptions to the general patterns.
Establishing Goals for the Counseling Program. The school counselor establishes goals for the counseling program that are appropriate to the school, the environment and the students.
Planning the Counseling Program The school counselor’s plan provides resources that are consistent with department mission, individual school and district goals and needs.
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport The school counselor creates an environment that is safe, accessible and inviting; designed to appeal to the population served.
Establishing a Culture for Productive Communication. The school counselor promotes a culture for productive and respectful communication in the counseling setting and throughout the school.
Establishing Systems for Responsive Services and Social/Emotional Well-being. The school counselor consistently works with staff and administration to support the social/emotional well-being of students.
Communicating with Students and Assessing their Needs The school counselor assesses student behavior or academic needs and knows the range of student needs in the school.
Assisting Students with Development of Academic, Social/Emotional, and Career Plans The school counselor assists students in the development of academic, social/emotional, and career plans while using data regarding student needs.
Delivering Counseling Services and Resources to Support Students. The school counselor provides appropriate services using resources available and makes appropriate referrals.
Using Assessment to Guide Counseling Services. The school counselor evaluates student progress and consults with team members to meet students’ needs.
Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness The school counselor is aware of student needs and makes revisions and adjustments in his/her daily schedules as needed.
Communicating with Families The school counselor provided information to families about the counseling program
Participating in a Professional Community The school counselor participates actively in the professional community and in school and district events and projects, and maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues.
Growing and Developing Professionally The school counselor seeks out opportunities for professional development based on an individual assessment of need and actively shares expertise with others. The counselor welcomes feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Showing Professionalism The school counselor displays a high-level of ethics and professionalism in dealings with both students and colleagues and complies fully and voluntarily with school and district regulations.
Professional Commitment The school counselor has good attendance and regularly participates in all staff, department, and committee meetings in addition to other school/district events.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an approved Masters Degree program from an accredited school, leading to a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Counseling for the position
Recommended by supervising University to be a Student Counselor Intern
Applicant must have met Illinois State Board of Education guidelines

No benefits are assoicated with this position

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