Jacksonville High School Counselor (Anticipated)

Jacksonville School District ; 117; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville High School is seeking an anticipated Counselor to provide student support services, guidance, and counseling within the school setting.

The role involves counseling individuals and groups, developing educational and career plans, coordinating with teachers, parents, and administrators, and responding to crises as needed. Strong reading, writing, and communication skills are essential to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling is required.
• Appropriate certification as required by the State Board of Education.
• Professional Educator License with endorsement or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Counsels individual students or groups to develop educational and career plans.
• Counsels students with problems and refers to community resources as needed.
• Conducts counseling activities in classrooms with administration and teachers.
• Collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents to meet student needs.
• Responds to crisis situations and participates in conferences as required.
• Maintains school records and supports credit updates and GPA tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & interpretation

Written reports

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling

Certification as required by State Board

Professional Educator License with endorsement

Job description

Jacksonville High School Counselor (Anticipated) JobID: 2749

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Counselor
  
• Date Posted:
  11/5/2025
  
• Location:
  Jacksonville High School
  

Jacksonville High School Counselor

Required Qualifications:

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Education & Certification Requirements

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling.

Appropriate certification as required by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical journals, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts to practical solutions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

Ability to plan and implement programs based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform all duties with the awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Able to continuously sit and talk or hear.

Able to occasionally attend meetings after school hours and at other locations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

Counsels individual students or groups of students through the development of educational and career plans.

Counsels individual students or groups of students with problems and refers severe problems to appropriate community resources.

Conducts counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.

Consults with teachers, staff, and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students; arranges and conducts student/parent/teacher conferences.

Responds to crisis situations as appropriate.

Conducts registration activities in consultation with administration; makes schedule changes.

Coordinates activities for the U.S. Armed Services, if appropriate.

Attends MDC/IEP staffings as required.

Maintains school records; provides credit updates as appropriate.

Maintains cumulative GPA and class ranking as appropriate.

Processes progress reports and grade cards as appropriate.

Maintains a current counseling library and career center if appropriate.

Coordinates homebound instruction if needed.

Serves as student advocate.

Administers tests to students and interprets test data to students, parents, and faculty.

Supervises students who are being counseled or as assigned.