Laboratory Schools: Counselor - High School at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department


Lab School High School Faculty



About the Department



At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago.


Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. No less than scholarship, Lab's mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab's student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members' identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.


Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to a deepening diversity, equity, and inclusion practice. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.


Job Information






Job Summary:



Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, Counselors promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. We are looking for team members who will emanate optimism, share feedback to solve problems, reflect on how your actions impact others, and take ownership over creating the culture you want to show up to each day.


New Hire must atted New Hire Orientation (August 20-22) and Planning Week (Aug 26-30). School starts Tuesday, September 3.



Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and small group counseling, addressing the developmental needs of students by designing curriculum for classroom counseling and small group guidance.


• Consults with and counsels parents for the academic, career, and personal success of their children.


• Consults with faculty on developmental issues which impact a student's performance in the classroom; educational planning.


• Provides crisis intervention within the school setting; making appropriate referrals to outside agencies; interpreting ability, achievement, career and vocational testing information, and developing drug/counseling outreach programs.


• Builds deep relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of community.


• Maintains strong lines of communication with families about student progress, and go above and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammates in the united pursuit of Lab's mission.


• Counselors are expected to work a 40 hour work week and the required number of days as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement and perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bargaining agreement between The University of Chicago and the Faculty Association.

Competencies:

• Quickly adapt to changing circumstances and flexible in working with students.


• Interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.


• Analytical skills required.


• Problem-solving skills required.


• Decision-making skills required.


• Attention to detail required.


• Organizational skills required.


• Computational skills required.


• Creativity required.


• Verbal and written communication skills.


• Interpersonal skills required.


• Work independently and as part of a team required.


• Manage stressful situations required.


• Maintain confidentiality required.


• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.

Additional Requirements





Education, Experience or Certifications:





Education:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education or related field required.


• Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or related field required.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of counseling experience required.


• High School counseling experience preferred.


• Background working with a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds such as race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language and nationality.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with a Guidance endorsement or comparable license/certification preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.


• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.


• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.


• Strong knowledge of child development required.


• Develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.


• Use standard productivity software (Google Workspace, calendar/schedule software, etc.) required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.


• Move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.


• When appropriate, escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.


• Demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.


• Carry or lift loads of up to 25 lbs.


• Sit for up to 2 hours.


• Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.


• Push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs.


• Stand for up to 2 hours.


• Use standard workstation equipment.


• Use standard office equipment.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV


• Cover Letter


• Professional References Contact Information (3)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Benefit Eligibility


Yes



Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement



No

Pay Frequency


Monthly

Pay Range


Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours


40

Union


000- American Federation of Teachers , Local 2063

Job is Exempt


Yes

Drug Test Required


No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No

Health Screen Required

No

Posting Date


2024-07-02

Remove from Posting On or Before


2025-01-02

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