• Provides group and individual counseling – creates Group Counseling curriculum
• Provides crisis intervention, including mediation, as needed
• Implements Social Emotional Learning Curriculum and Restorative Practices
• Provides appropriate referrals as needed
• Connects students and their families with community resources, as needed
• Coordinates the provision of support services in cooperation with the director and the team.

• Prepares for, facilitates and attends mid-year/end-of-year conferences
• Prepares for and participates in parent/teacher conferences
• Works with the Director to collect all necessary data for reporting purposes
• Provides guidance related to graduation and post-graduation plans
• Serves as liaison with Off Site Service Providers and coordinates educational assignments
• Attends staff meetings and NCYAA professional development seminars, per schedule
• Fully and consistently adheres to all policies and procedures delineated in the North Cook Young Adult Academy Policy Manual and the NCISC Policy Manual
• Fulfills other responsibilities, as assigned by supervisory personnel
• May be responsible for intake assessment for referred students, SAT administration, and working with home schools on report cards, transcripts and grades

• Supports other staff members
• Holds students accountable for their behavioral performance
• Assists with behavior management when not working with individuals or groups
• Creates and implements behavior management plans

Job Summary