Pathways - Counselor
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, School Counseling & Student Support, Youth Development, Seasonal / Summer
Pathways Counselor
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 JOB DESCRIPTION
PATHWAYS COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
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
POSITION OVERVIEW:
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.
REPORTS TO:
Pathways Principal
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Calendar Days: 172
Schedule:
3:30 P.M.
- 6:20 P.M. (Monday - Thursday). Stipend Amount per Semester $5,045.84 Status: BEA Stipend DEVELOPED 06/2025
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