School Counselor - Temporary LOA Sem ; Anticipatory

Position

School Counselor - Temporary LOA (0.5 FTE) "Anticipatory"

Glenbard West

Semester 1 only (August 10, 2026 - December 18, 2026)

Licensed Staff

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County) with endorsement for high school in the subject identified.

• 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.

• Principal and School Counseling Department Chair of the building assigned.

• Monitor the overall progress of the student in educational development, career planning, and personal relationships.
• 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 dealing with academic, personal or social problems that impede their educational progress.
• Provide secondary school information and recommendations as needed.
• Administer tests and interpret results for students, parents, and school personnel.
• Assist students in developing 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 in accordance with district policies.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with supervisors, parents, students, peers, and other school stakeholders.
• Maintain and submit 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 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.

• 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 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 basic concepts of 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, especially in technology‑related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of district requirements and board policies.

• Physical demands; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms.
• May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds (e.g., reference books).
• Noise level usually moderate; pace of work tasks considered fast.
• Work primarily at one site, but may attend meetings, conferences, or workshops at other sites as assigned.

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

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

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