High School Guidance Counselor — Substitute

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District in Aurora, IL seeks a long term substitute High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor starting January 4, 2027. The role supports student learning through counseling services and curriculum guidance.

The counselor will plan and deliver district-aligned instruction, assess student progress, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to meet individual student needs.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Counselor endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress; administer standardized assessments as directed.
• Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies.
• Communicate with parents and students on progress.
• Collaborate with grade level/department teachers and support staff to plan instruction across classrooms.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with School Counselor endorsement

Job description

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District in Aurora, IL seeks a long term substitute High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor starting January 4, 2027. The role supports student learning through counseling services and curriculum guidance.

The counselor will plan and deliver district-aligned instruction, assess student progress, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to meet individual student needs.