Anticipated School Counselor

Position Type:
Student Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:
1/14/2026

Location:
Hinsdale South High School

Date Available:
26/27 SY

District:
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Hinsdale District 86 is seeking a School Counselor at Hinsdale South High School for the  school year.

Role Description

The School Counselor provides academic, post-secondary, and social-emotional counseling services to students in grades 9 12 and serves as a key member of the Student Services team. Responsibilities include monitoring academic progress, supporting course selection and graduation planning, providing post-secondary counseling, and collaborating with staff and families to address student needs. Counselors serve as generalists supporting a caseload of students across grades 9 12.

Additional responsibilities include delivering components of the school counseling curriculum, supporting district and building initiatives, participating in multidisciplinary problem solving teams, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling
• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counselor endorsement
• Experience providing academic, career, and social-emotional counseling to adolescents
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• High school counseling experience, preferably in a comprehensive public high school setting
• Experience with college admissions counseling and post-secondary planning
• Experience supporting Section 504 Plans

Timeline

Interested candidates should submit a completed application by March 1, 2026, for review.