Educational Counselor - North Chicago Community HS

What A Day in the Life of What an Educational Counselor Is Like

The Schuler Scholar Program is seeking an Educational Counselor (EC) who will provide guidance on a group and individual basis to Scholars at our partner school, North Chicago Community High School, located in North Chicago, IL.   The EC holds the Scholar accountable to meeting Schuler’s high expectations, including leading honest, sometimes challenging conversations about academic progress and Scholarly behavior. The focus of the work is on academics and establishing trust with Scholars. While building these relationships, the EC gathers relevant information from Schuler staff and high school teachers and counselors to effectively guide the Scholar throughout his or her high school career. The EC is an advocate for Scholars and supports each Scholar’s identity and intellectual curiosity.  The EC is part of a collaborative school-based team that includes a School Director, College Counselor and Scholar Coaches.  The position is full time and year round.  Bilingual, Spanish/English, highly preferred.

• Primary:
  • Work one-on-one with Scholars in order to monitor academic performance and social/emotional well-being and direct them to appropriate resources, as needed
  • Manage Scholar withdrawal process for those that don’t meet Schuler requirements
  •  Provide administrative support to and collaborate with the School Director
  • Collaborate with Schuler College Counselor
  • Mentor and support Schuler Scholar Coaches who provide one-on-one tutoring to Scholars
  • Plan and facilitate programs, including transition to high school workshops and other after school events as needed
  • Update the Scholar database on a regular basis

• Secondary: 
  • Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to support Scholars
  • Manage the four-year course planning process for Scholars, and advise on course selection consistent with the Schuler program requirements
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops for students and families
  • Participate in the Scholar recruitment process
  • Communicate and collaborate with other Educational Counselors from other Schuler school sites
  • Plan, implement, and participate in summer leadership camp
• Occasional:
  • Utilize knowledge of Scholars to make recommendations and advocate on Scholars behalf
  • Monitor Scholar program attendance

What Core Competencies Make an Educational Counselor Successful 

• Relationship Building 
• Listening 
• Providing Consultation
• Attention to Detail

Education 

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a related field a plus.