School Counselor

Position: School Counselor **1 Vacancy**
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
7/15/2025

Location:
Proviso East High School

Date Available:
08/12/2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledPOSITION TITLE: School Counselor
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

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

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

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

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

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES

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

Application Procedures:
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Selection Process:
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 Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education.

Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.


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This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be…