School Counselor - Temporary LOA Sem 1

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is looking for a temporary School Counselor to assist students at Glenbard West High School. This role is vital for supporting students' educational and personal success during the first semester of the academic year.

The ideal candidate should hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License and have the skills to monitor student progress and provide necessary guidance. The position starts on August 10, 2026, and ends on December 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement as a School Counselor at the high school grade level.
• Knowledge and practices as it relates to supporting students' ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall student progress in educational development, career planning, and personal relationships.
• Be accessible and initiate communication with students and parents.
• Counsel students facing academic, personal, or social problems.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze documents

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish working relationships

Education

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services / School Counselor
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Date Available: 2026-2027
• Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Position

School Counselor Temporary LOA (0.5 FTE)

Building

Glenbard West

Term

Semester 1 only

Position Type

Licensed Staff

License Required

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County) Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified

• Licensed School Counselor to help students to thrive and succeed in high school as well as support plans for post secondary options.
• Temporary assignment for staff member on leave of absence during first semester (Monday, August 10, 2026 through Friday, December 18, 2026).

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement as a School Counselor at the high school grade level.
• Knowledge and practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' ability to learn.

Reports To

• Principal and School Counseling Department Chair of the building assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the overall progress of the student in educational development, career planning, and personal relationships through the implementation of an established guidance program and initiate adjustments in program and service when needed.
• Be accessible and initiate communication with students, parents, referral agencies and appropriate school personnel.
• Provide information on curriculum and graduation requirements while assisting students with enrollment and the development of a four‑year plan.
• Provide general information about post‑secondary opportunities.
• Counsel students as they face academic, personal or social problems that are impeding their educational progress and assist them to achieve success.
• Provide secondary school information and recommendations as needed.
• Administer tests and interpret results for students, parents, and school personnel.
• Assist students in the development of appropriate career plans.
• Collect, prepare, maintain, and assist in the effective use of student records.
• Orient freshmen and transfer students to school.
• Make referrals to appropriate in‑school personnel and outside agencies (e.g., social worker, psychologist, family services).
• Provide crisis intervention for students when possible.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, parents, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Maintain and submit upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provide appropriate supervision and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Do not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or building Principal.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology‑related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long‑term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To

Ben Peterselli, Principal
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel. [phone]
www.glenbardwesths.org

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.