Empathetic Academic Mentor

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Ombudsman Educational Services Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled School Counselor to join our team at Ombudsman Educational Services. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a positive impact in the lives of students and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to help students overcome interpersonal or family problems that affect their academic performance.
  • Conduct interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to assess student social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.
  • Maintain regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform them of their child's progress, areas of difficulty, and any changes or situations in home life that may impact school performance.
  • Develop and update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) as needed, adhering to company, school, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
  • Attend and participate in IEP team meetings, facilitating discussions when necessary, and actively participate in other team meetings to address specific student and parent concerns.
  • Collaborate with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
  • Provide case management functions for students, including coordinating parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, disciplinary actions, and coordination with outside therapists.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and services providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems, establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.
  • Ensure the use of positive teaching methods by conducting monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom staff's implementation of IEP goals and PBIPs.
  • Provide guidance, consultation, and assistance to Teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems, and facilitation of student transition plans to ensure appropriate curriculum, schedule, and services based on each student's IEP and other applicable goals.
  • Assess student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and provide applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly to address student needs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in educational counseling, social work, or a closely related field.
  • Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate school counselor licensing and/or credentials.
  • Minimum 2 years of prior experience working with individuals with emotional disorders and/or challenging behaviors in an educational setting.
  • Prior experience working in an alternative or special education program setting is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience and knowledge of applied behavior analysis are preferred.
  • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology, including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

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