Duties
The High School Counselor supports students in grades 9–12 across academic achievement, post-secondary planning, and personal or social development. This role serves as an advocate for student success, helping guide academic scheduling, college and career readiness, and short-term crisis intervention while working closely with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Key Responsibilities
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Academic Support: Monitor graduation progress, assist students with course selection, address academic performance challenges, and manage schedule adjustments.
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College & Career Advising: Guide students through college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarship opportunities, standardized test preparation, and vocational or military pathways.
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Social & Emotional Guidance: Provide brief individual counseling, deliver immediate support during crisis situations, and address issues like anxiety, peer conflict, or attendance hurdles.
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Collaboration & Referral: Coordinate with parents, teachers, special education staff, and external mental health professionals to build student support plans.
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Data & Program Management: Analyze academic data (attendance, grades, test scores) to identify at-risk students and run targeted group interventions or school-wide counseling workshops.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field. Professional licensure through ISBE required.
How to Apply
Send letter of application, resume, Mr. Michael Koehnke, Principal, 800 West Washington, Farina, IL. 62838