School Counselor

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Additional district benefits

Job summary

Heritage CUSD #8 in Illinois is seeking a full-time School Counselor to support students in academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development. Primary responsibilities include academic advising, course scheduling, graduation planning, postsecondary readiness, 504 coordination, transcript review, and collaboration with students, families, staff, and community partners.

Eligibility requires IL PEL with School Counselor endorsement or eligibility; district offers

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with a School Counselor endorsement or eligibility to obtain licensure by the start date.
• Candidates completing an approved school counseling preparation program and who anticipate meeting licensure requirements by the start date are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising, course scheduling, and graduation planning.
• Support college, career readiness, and social-emotional development.
• Coordinate 504 plans, assessment support, and transcript review.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff, and community partners.

Skills

School counseling

Student support

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Illinois PEL w/ School Counselor endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: District School Service Personnel/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Heritage CUSD #8
• Date Available: 07/26/2027
• District: Heritage Community School District #8

2027-2028 School Counselor: Heritage CUSD #8

Heritage Community Unit School District #8 is seeking a full-time School Counselor to support students in the areas of academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.

Primary responsibilities include academic advising, course scheduling, graduation planning, postsecondary and career readiness, student support, 504 coordination, assessment support, transcript review, and collaboration with students, families, staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counselor endorsement, or eligibility to obtain the required licensure by the start date. Candidates currently completing an approved school counseling preparation program and who anticipate meeting Illinois licensure requirements by the start date are encouraged to apply.

Contract & Compensation

• 200-day certified contract
• Includes 20 additional days beyond the regular 180-day teacher contract
• Salary commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the Heritage CUSD #8 Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary schedule
• District pays 95% of the premium for single health insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Additional benefits provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and district benefit plans

For questions regarding the School Counselor position, please contact Michael Gourley, Heritage High School Principal at [e-mail].

Heritage CUSD #8 is looking for a collaborative, student-centered professional who will work closely with students, families, staff, administration, and community partners to help students prepare for success in school and beyond graduation.

Heritage CUSD #8 is an equal opportunity employer.