Pathways - Counselor

Barrington Community Unit School District 220

Barrington, Illinois 60010

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Barrington High School
• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Support Personnel Endorsement in Guidance
• Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling
• Experience as a teacher and/or school counselor preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student growth in alternative education settings

The Pathways Counselor plays a critical role in supporting students within the Alternative Pathways Program by providing academic, social-emotional, and post‑secondary counseling services. The counselor helps students develop into self‑reliant, productive individuals by addressing a range of academic, personal, and career planning needs.

• Respond to and process student referrals in a timely and supportive manner.
• Provide individualized counseling for academic planning, personal development, social‑emotional issues, and career readiness.
• Conduct one‑on‑one meetings with seniors to guide post‑secondary and career planning.
• Assist students with course selection and academic programming for fall and spring semesters.
• Meet with new students and families to review schedules, program expectations, and school policies.
• Provide ongoing communication about financial aid, scholarships, and college application processes to assigned students.
• Guide juniors and their families through college readiness and testing information in the spring.
• Assist students with college entrance exams and other relevant assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pathways Principal.

Calendar Days: 172

Schedule:

3:30 P.M. – 6:20 P.M. (Monday – Thursday)