School Counselor

Solomon Schechter Day School | Northbrook, IL, United States

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Posted Date 3/16/2026
Description
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
 
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.

Salary

$52,500 - $84,000 Commensurate with Experience

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us!

Salary52,500.00 - 84,000.00 Annual
Duration
Full Time
Categories
Counselor
Organization Type
Education & Schools
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Dental | FSA | Kosher Food Option Available | Leave Early for Shabbat | Life Insurance | Medical Insurance | Sick Days | Vision
Job Location
US
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