School Counselor

Openings as of 7/14/2026

School Counselor

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 7/8/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026

Cook County School District 130 is seeking a dedicated, student-centered counselor to join the team at Nathan Hale Middle School. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about supporting the academic, social-emotional, and career development of young adolescents while partnering with staff and families to help every student thrive.

The Middle School Counselor develops and implements a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of students in grades 6–8. The counselor collaborates with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote student success, remove barriers to learning, and foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Uses student data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify student needs.
• Collaborates with administration to establish annual counseling goals.

• Provides individual and group counseling.
• Supports students experiencing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional challenges.
• Responds to student crises.
• Partners with teachers, families, and community agencies.
• Participates in MTSS/problem‑solving meetings.
• Collaborates with the feeder high schools regarding student transitions.

• Coordinates Step‑Up Day.
• Assists with career exploration activities.
• Coordinates high school and career fairs.

• Current and valid state of Illinois Professional Educator License with a school counselor endorsement.
• Two or more years of successful counseling experience with middle school students in a public‑school setting preferred.
• Outstanding knowledge of adolescent development, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems.
• Knowledge of comprehensive school counseling programs and evidence‑based practices that support students' academic, career, and social‑emotional development.
• Skilled listener, problem‑solver, and relationship builder.
• Builds trusting relationships with students and families.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Experience using student data to drive interventions.

• Starting salary begins at $60,697, with placement on the salary schedule based on verified education and up to twenty years of qualifying full‑time teaching experience. Please refer to the current salary schedule.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full‑time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• Pairing with an experienced educator through the comprehensive Teacher Mentoring Program.
• Competitive benefits package, including health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2026‑2027
  
  CCSD
  130 Benefit Summary Guide).
• Access to a $100 annual Employee Wellness Program reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

• 180‑day school year
• Student attendance calendar (August–May)

Postings current as of 7/14/2026 9:13:31 PM CST.