Certified School Counselor(Grades 9 - 12) - 26/27

McLean County District Unit District No. 5; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 42,640 - 52,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Board Paid Medical

Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

McLean County Unit District No. 5 is seeking a School Counselor for grades 9 - 12 at Normal Community High School. The role includes providing guidance and support to students to foster their emotional and academic development. Ideal candidates will have a teaching certificate and relevant experience in counseling.

Responsibilities include personal counseling, aiding transitions, and working closely with parents and teachers. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate as required by the State.
• Familiarity with basic computer software and applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide student counseling for emotional and educational adjustment.
• Facilitate communication between parents and teachers.
• Assist students in course selection and post-high school planning.

Skills

Understanding of counseling techniques

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Education

Teaching certificate

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

McLean County Unit District No. 5 JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: School Counselor(Grades 9 - 12) Department: Building Personnel Location: Normal CommunityHigh School Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal FLSA Class: Exempt FTE: 1.0

SUMMARY

This position provides guidance to students and performs a wide variety of tasks focused on moving students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

DUTIES

1. Provides a constant support system to the student in order to help each student achieve a successful emotional, social and educational adjustment.
2. Eases the transition from elementary to junior high and from junior high to high school by providing support and orientation for each student.
3. Provides personal counseling for students.
4. Makes referrals if the student is in need of specialized services.
5. Acts as a monitor of the students’ overall academic success and to make such changes or interventions as necessary to help students receive a good education.
6. Acts as a liaison among teachers, administrators, parents and students by providing information and formulating problem‑solving alternatives when the need arises.
7. Provides vocational guidance for making appropriate choices in course selection and preparation for post‑high school alternatives.
8. Meets with personnel from Special Services to discuss placement of special‑needs students.
9. Confers with teachers concerning students.
10. Schedules and participates in staffings and conferences as requested by parents, teachers, students, or counselors.
11. Facilitates communication between teachers and parents by asking for academic and disciplinary reports, arranging conferences, and getting information to and from teachers.
12. Keeps cumulative records, personal histories, grades, test results and other pertinent records.
13. Refs students to other agencies or departments, i.e., speech, reading, psychological services and social work.
14. Registers, schedules, and provides orientation for all new students as they enroll throughout the year.
15. Conducts group sessions when deemed appropriate.
16. Identifies potential school drop‑outs and counsels them appropriately.
17. Provides job information to the students as it becomes available.
18. Conducts professional consultations with colleagues from other specialized services.
19. Perform all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching certificate for the particular position as required by the State.
2. Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
3. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
4. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

Compensation:

Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available. Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2026-2027 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $42,640-$52,319 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $47,756-$61,017 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply Online at www.unit5.org

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