Current Employment Positions


School Guidance Counselor - Metro Prep High School

  • Job Tracking ID: 512588-885182
  • Job Location: Arlington Heights, IL
  • Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
  • Level of Education: Masters Degree
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated: January 13, 2025
  • Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
  • Starting Date: August 30, 2024



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Job Description:

Metro Prep High School, Grade School and Laureate Day School have been educating and supporting students with special needs for over 25 years supported by FGC.  Using a multidisciplinary approach, Metro Prep and Laureate Day School provides educational and therapeutic learning opportunities in a small, nurturing environment. This allows our staff to tailor each student’s program to meet his or her individual needs.

Metro Prep High School serves students ages 14-21. 

 

Essential Duties:

  • Run 1-2 vocational groups each week
  • Meet individually with students to discuss their post-high school plans
  • Conduct career evaluations through inventories and interviews with students
  • Co-facilitate and co-lead Vocational Education class with teacher
  • Conduct individual psychotherapy on a weekly basis as designed on the IEP for clinical responsibilities

 

 

Regular School Year Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2525 E. Oakton Suite D8. Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Pay Rate: Starting at $61,258; based on experience

 

 

 

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day School are a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day School are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

 

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience:  Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or School Counseling. Documented experience working with children and adolescents and their families in a therapeutic environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : LBS 1 (ISBE license, Type 73 School Counseling)

Job Benefits:

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance,
  • EAP 
  • 401k pension plan
  • Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package