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College and Career Counselor *Anticipated SY

Job in Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, 60153, USA
Listing for: Proviso Township High Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Academic, Faculty, University Professor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: College and Career Counselor *Anticipated SY 2026-2027*

College and Career Counselor Anticipated SY  

  • 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

POSITION TITLE:

Guidance Counselor-College & Career Counselor

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Assistant Principal/GLP, or designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience or Training:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) w/ endorsement in School Counseling (formerly 73 School Service Personnel Certification);
Previous High School Counseling/College & Career Experience;
Data Background

Desired Experience or Training:
Master’s Degree;
Previous high school teaching experience;
Social Worker Background;
College & Career Background LCPC Certified

LENGTH OF

CONTRACT:

10-month

SALARY GRADE: PTU Salary Schedule

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The College Counselor develops and implements procedures for the administration of the five-year (incoming eighth graders) comprehensive college counseling program. The college counselor works with families in an attempt to match each student's academic, personal, and career aspirations with his/her parent's financial status and college choice. Understands best practice and embraces ASCA/RAMP beliefs/model/principles.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (related to College & Career):
  • Remain current regarding college admissions and financial aid information and procedures.
  • Schedules fact-finding visits to appropriate colleges and universities and establishes useful contacts with admission personnel.
  • Coordinates college application and recommendation process within the high school.
  • Meets with students and parents to develop appropriate long-range goals and formulate college plans.
  • Maintains current information files on a wide variety of colleges, universities, financial aids, and scholarships; along with post-high school career/military/trade school opportunities/options.
  • Schedules and coordinates student meeting and interview with college and university representatives.
  • Disseminates college admission information to students, parents, and staff.
  • Informs the community about college planning by outlining the decision making process, publicizing the college and scholarship achievements of our students, scheduling college information seminars, and organizing a District College Night.
  • Consults with District administrators and faculty to maintain curricular and co-curricular programs which are conducive to successful college admissions.
  • Coordinates an on-going faculty staff development program on college admissions and articulates with counselors regarding ever-changing college admission needs to students.
  • Assists with the development and coordination of a training program to prepare personnel for college admissions work.
  • Prepares and recommends an annual budget for operating the college counseling program on District and building levels.
  • Other duties related to college selection process as determined by the supervisor (Principal, AP/GLP or designee)
  • INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
    • 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
    INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
    • 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
    SUBJECT MATTER
    • Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional…
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