Duties
? Works with students on an individual basis for a variety of purposes, including but not
limited to the following:
? Discusses students’ interests and goals in order to facilitate engagement and
success in high school as well as to build a pathway post-secondary pursuits.
? Assists students in course selection that aligns to their pathway(s)
? Supports students in the solution of personal problems related to such problems
as academic achievement, home, and family relations, health, and emotional
adjustment.
? Works with students in small or large groups for a variety of purposes, including but not
limited to the following:
? Providing support for social-emotional needs
? Assisting with course selection
? Providing education as to post-secondary options and assisting with
post-secondary enrollment processes
? Explaining testing and reporting procedures and processes
? Collaborates and communicates with MTSS, Special Education, Deans, and
Administration members on a consistent basis.
? Registers students new to the school and orients them to school.
? Assists in balancing class size through schedule changes.
? Is conversant in student test data and oversees student access to scores and knowledge
of their meanings (ex. PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, etc.).
? Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
? Works to prevent students from withdrawing from school.
? Provides appropriate student information to colleges and potential employers.
? Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
? Initiates/monitors homebound instruction.
? Registers students for summer school.
? Coordinate and administer AP, PSAT, and SAT exams.
? Attends staffings on individual students for special education programs and, where
appropriate, initiates special education referrals.
? Obtains and disseminates career information to students.
? Confers with parents as necessary for individual student needs.
? Conducts informational meetings and workshops for parents.
? Consults with principals, deans, and faculty on the matters of academic achievement,
student behavior, and social emotional concerns. This includes participation in
problem-solving meetings, safety meetings, advisory presentations, etc.
? Examines and evaluates credentials for transfer students.
? Provides sufficient information to Tazewell-Mason Counties Special Education
Association when services are requested.
? Keeps current information concerning referral agencies in the community and
providing assistance to families.
? Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarships, and employment
applications.
? Makes each student aware of progress made toward graduation requirements and
notifies administration of tentative problems.
? Attends meetings regularly with the assistant principal and building level team
members.
? Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
? Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsement in School Counseling
? A desire to make a difference in young lives
? The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues toward continuous improvement
? Demonstration of a positive, growth-oriented mindset
Salary/Benefits
STARTING SALARY:
$53,000 (additional salary paid for experience and education level), plus $11,250 Counselor
differential as per the contract
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time, 9 month position, salary as per contract with differential which covers additional days
beyond regular school year and additional time after the school day required to meet the duties
of the position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should upload all materials into Applitrack. A letter of interest, resume
detailing educational background and experience, and letters of reference should be submitted.