Morgan Park Academy has an opening for a School Counselor to join us for the 2024-25 school year. Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school in Chicago dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and global leadership.The School Counselor will be responsible for supporting the health and wellness of students in grades PK-12, including direct counseling with students, guidance to parents and faculty in the support of their student, collaboration with outside providers, and teaching Character Education to grades K-5.
An Ideal Candidate Would Possess The Following Competencies
Excellent knowledge and practice of child development and counseling practices for children and adolescents
Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player, keeping the student’s needs/challenges/strengths at the center of every decision
Demonstrated skill in working with parents, faculty, and staff in support of students
Strong familiarity with health and wellness topics, along with the ability to communicate these topics in the classroom and to the parent community
Effective knowledge of and comfortability with referral to outside providers and open communication with them to provide continuity of care
Working knowledge of academic accommodation and neuropsychological testing
Deep commitment to ethics both in privacy and in best clinical practices for students
Core Areas Of Responsibility Include
Develop and implement Character Education curriculum for grades K-5
Administer individual and small group counseling within a variety of age groups
Create and implement assemblies on health and wellness topics as appropriate for each school division (Lower, Middle, Upper)
Provide in-service training and presentations to faculty and staff on relevant topics as needed
Collaborate with wellness team, student support team, teachers, and families to support students and address their needs
Provide families with guidance and applicable referrals to outside services
Help families and teachers navigate the neuropsychological evaluation process
An ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree and preferably a Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Mental Health Counseling, a license in their respective field, a demonstrated love of working with children and teens, experience working in a school setting, excellent communication and organization skills, and a proven track record as a positive collaborator.
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About Morgan Park Academy
Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and scholarship. We reflect a wide array of diversity and apply a global lens to curriculum to prepare students to act as leaders in the dynamic world of the future. We also expect students to live up to the highest standards of human values. Our track record shows that Morgan Park Academy students consistently achieve success in college and embrace leadership roles throughout their lives. Our highly motivated faculty is complemented by a stimulating, time-tested curriculum. We have some of the smallest class sizes among the top schools in Illinois. The strengths of Morgan Park Academy according to a survey of our parents and students are: Small class sizes. Commitment to learning. Diversity of student community. The individual attention students receive. A fully-integrated academic program. The friendly atmosphere. Morgan Park Academy provides an engaging, personal learning experience for students from Preschool through High School.