Anticipated Counselor

The High School Counselor supports students in grades 9–12 across academic achievement, post-secondary planning, and personal or social development. This role serves as an advocate for student success, helping guide academic scheduling, college and career readiness, and short-term crisis intervention while working closely with teachers, parents, and administrators.

• Academic Support:
  Monitor graduation progress, assist students with course selection, address academic performance challenges, and manage schedule adjustments.
• College & Career Advising:
  Guide students through college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarship opportunities, standardized test preparation, and vocational or military pathways.
• Social & Emotional Guidance:
  Provide brief individual counseling, deliver immediate support during crisis situations, and address issues like anxiety, peer conflict, or attendance hurdles.
• Collaboration & Referral:
  Coordinate with parents, teachers, special education staff, and external mental health professionals to build student support plans.
• Data & Program Management:
  Analyze academic data (attendance, grades, test scores) to identify at-risk students and run targeted group interventions or school-wide counseling workshops.

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field. Professional licensure through ISBE required.

Outlined in the South Central Teachers' Association Professional Agreement