School Counselor *Anticipated SY

School Counselor
** Anticipated SY 2026‑2027**

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 2/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Proviso East High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/07/2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

School Counselor

Building Principal

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License w/ endorsement in School Counseling (formerly 73 School Service Personnel Certification)
• Previous High School Counseling Experience
• Data Background

• Master’s Degree;
  Previous high school teaching experience
• Social Worker Background

• LCPC Certified

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals
• Use instructional methods that improve student achievement
• Assign and evaluate appropriate student work
• Involve students in learning
• Make effective use of entire class period
• Use appropriate school support and resource materials
• Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned
• Be clear in explanations and directions
• Provide continuity in learning activities
• Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies
• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
• Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
• Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessary
• Communicate high expectations for student performance

• Establish a positive and safe learning environment
• Revise lesson plans as needed
• Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons
• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

• Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students
• Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

• Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
• Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules
• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
• Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately
• Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care
• Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner
• Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences
• Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill
• Use effective methods to manage student behavior

• Participate in review and updating of curricular programs
• Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
• Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute
• Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district’s mission and beliefs
• Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings
• Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.
• Cooperate with other educational personnel
• Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process

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All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the…