Part Time School Counselor - St. Eugene - Norridge - Vic. IV

Job Category: School Support

Requisition Number: SCHOO
003323

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• Posted :
  March 10, 2026
• Part-Time

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

St. Eugene School is a thriving, faith-filled Preschool–8th grade community where students are known, loved, and challenged to grow in mind, heart, and spirit. Our families are deeply engaged, our staff is supportive and collaborative, and our school culture is warm, joyful, and rooted in a strong Catholic identity. We are proud of our consistently high student achievement and strong test scores, which reflect high expectations, excellent instruction, and a shared commitment to helping every child succeed.

ene, you’ll join a team that works hard, supports one another, and celebrates wins together building a school community where students thrive, and educators are valued.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling for common school concerns (anxiety, stress, peer conflict, grief, transitions, emotional regulation, behavior).
• Lead small-group counseling (friendship skills, social skills, coping strategies, confidence, executive functioning/organization, anger management, grief support).
• Offer classroom guidance lessons aligned to SEL needs and school priorities (kindness, digital citizenship, bullying prevention, conflict resolution, healthy choices).
• Promote a safe, supportive learning environment and assist with restorative conversations and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with the Principal on behavior support plans and school wide SEL initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and school policy.
• Consult with teachers to recommend practical classroom supports (routines, check-ins, accommodations, behavior supports).
• Partner with families through supportive communication, meetings, and resource referral when needed.
• Support student success by collaborating on interventions and accommodations.
• Assist with meetings and provide input on student needs, progress, and support strategies.
• Help students build executive functioning skills (organization, planning, task initiation, self-monitoring).

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• State licensure/certification appropriate for school counseling (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience working with elementary school students
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics

Preferred

• Experience in a Catholic school or faith-based setting
• Experience with SEL curriculum implementation.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly salary range of $30.00 - $40.00. An employee’s pay within the hourly salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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