High School Guidance Counselor: College & Wellness Advocate

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a High School Counselor to support students in grades 9–12 in academics, post-secondary planning, and personal development. This role advocates for student success, guiding scheduling, college and career readiness, and crisis intervention in partnership with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Responsibilities include monitoring graduation progress, assisting with course selection, guiding college applications and financial aid,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field.
• Professional licensure through ISBE required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor graduation progress and assist with course selection.
• Guide college and career planning, financial aid, and pathways.
• Provide brief individual counseling and crisis support.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students.
• Analyze attendance, grades, and test data to identify at-risk students and plan interventions.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Student advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field

ISBE licensure

Job description

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

Academic Support: Monitor graduation progress, assist students with course selection, address academic performance challenges, and manage schedule adjustments.

College & Career Advising: Guide students through college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarship opportunities, standardized test preparation, and vocational or military pathways.

Social & Emotional Guidance: Provide brief individual counseling, deliver immediate support during crisis situations, and address issues like anxiety, peer conflict, or attendance hurdles.

Collaboration & Referral: Coordinate with parents, teachers, special education staff, and external mental health professionals to build student support plans.

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.

Salary/Benefits

Outlined in the South Central Teachers' Association Professional Agreement

Send letter of application, resume, Mr. Michael Koehnke, Principal, 800 West Washington, Farina, IL. 62838