Bilingual School Counselor: Spanish/English (Middle School)

Clarifi Staffing; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is partnering with an Illinois school district to fill a full-time Bilingual School Counselor (Spanish/English) for a middle school LOA assignment in Darien, IL. The role runs August 11 through November 16, 2026, with a schedule of 37.5 hours per week and paid lunch.

The counselor will provide guidance, advocacy, and counseling services, leveraging bilingual skills to connect with students, families, and staff and to support academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counselor endorsement.
• Experience in school counseling preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advocacy, and counseling services to middle school students.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Support students in navigating academics and social-emotional challenges.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

IL PEL School Counselor Endorsement

Job description

Darien, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

Bilingual School Counselor (Spanish/English) | Middle School | Illinois | Full-Time LOA Assignment

Full-time temporary leave assignment | Middle school setting

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week with paid lunch | Assignment dates: August 11 – November 16

Our Organization is partnering with an Illinois school district to identify a compassionate Bilingual School Counselor for a full-time leave assignment serving a middle school population. This temporary opportunity will run from August 11 through November 16 and is ideal for a counselor who is passionate about helping students navigate academic, personal, and social-emotional challenges.

As a key member of the student support team, you will provide guidance, advocacy, and counseling services while building meaningful relationships with students, families, and school staff. Your bilingual skills will help create stronger connections and ensure students receive the support needed to succeed.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
  
• Previous school counseling experience preferred, but not required.
  
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counselor endorsement.
  

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