High School Summer School Counselor

Kankakee School District 111; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kankakee School District 111 is looking for a High School Summer School Counselor for their 2026 Summer School Program. The ideal candidate will support students facing academic and social-emotional challenges while collaborating with staff to foster academic success.

Responsibilities include providing counseling, assisting with credit recovery, and promoting a safe and inclusive environment. Applicants must hold a valid Professional Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement.
• Prior experience working with high school students in academic and counseling settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling to students enrolled in summer school.
• Assist with student scheduling, credit recovery planning, and goal setting.
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and behavioral concerns; implement appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop strategies that promote student success.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and available resources.
• Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions.
• Support transitions for incoming 9th-grade students or students preparing for graduation.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit required documentation.
• Attend required professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement

Job description

• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location: Kankakee High School
• Date Available: 06/08/2026

Position Title

High School Summer School Counselor

Program Dates

June 15th, 2026-July 16th, 2026

Required Professional Development

No School: June 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 8 AM- 1 PM (staff hours)

Location

KHS

Position Summary

We are seeking a collaborative and student-focused High School Summer School Counselor to support students during our 2026 Summer School Program. The counselor will play a key role in helping students navigate academic and social-emotional challenges, recover credits, and make informed decisions about their educational pathways. The counselor will also support staff by providing student insights and intervention strategies to foster academic success and personal growth. This position is contingent upon student enrollment and will be filled in accordance with district staffing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement
• Prior experience working with high school students in academic and counseling settings is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, teachers, and administrators

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling to students enrolled in summer school
• Assist with student scheduling, credit recovery planning, and goal setting
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and behavioral concerns; implement appropriate interventions and referrals as needed
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and support strategies that promote student success
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, support needs, and available resources
• Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions as appropriate
• Support transitions for incoming 9th-grade students or students preparing for graduation/post‑secondary plans
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and submit required documentation in a timely manner, including updating transcripts as credits are recovered
• Attend required professional development and staff meetings

Be present for the full duration of the summer session, with a maximum of three absences allowed