Guidance Counselors

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Summer Projects
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Varied School Sites
• Closing Date: 01/31/2026
• District:
  Waukegan Community Unit District 60
• Terms of Employment: 4 hours per day, 4 days per week, 6 weeks total
• Compensation:
  Per teacher contract

• Support student schedule changes and requests
• Collaborate with Administrative Assistants to manage student files/records to ensure all student records are housed in the correct campus/office
• Support students with dual credit enrollment
• Support Freshman orientation week to meet with students around 4‑year planning and goal‑setting
• Support all grade‑level specific orientation day

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to establish constructive relationships with parents and students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Adapting to changing work priorities

The employee is responsible for taking any and all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered.
• Apply: www.wps
  60.org

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Under the direction of the HS Directors and Lead Co-Principal, the guidance counselors will support the HS Redesign transition and planning.

Candidates will work during the summer on designated days TBD to complete summer evaluations.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.