FTE SCHOOL Counselor is and Lane using

Overview

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Middle School Counselor

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location:

Herrick Middle School

Date Available:

08/17/2026

District:
Downers Grove Grade School District 58

• Professional Educator License as required by the State of Illinois
• Minimum of a Master s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Must hold a school service personnel certificate with guidance specialist endorsement

• Provides focus on individual, group, and grade level student needs
• Provides individual and group counseling to assist students with personal concerns, life-skills development, and decision-making
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures of the District and participates in the development of appropriate District policies
• Assists in the orientation and educational program planning for new students
• Uses appropriate principles and methods of behavior analysis to recommend and/or implement behavioral strategies for individual students
• Uses rapport building techniques with students, respecting each as a unique individual and accepting his/her right to have values that are different from the counselor s
• Consults with teachers, parents, and administrators
• Assists with in-service training for new faculty members regarding counseling services and Board Policies/Procedures that impact on students
• Provides leadership for interpretation and maintenance of school records
• Maintains ethical standards of confidentiality by discussing such personal information only with individual(s) having a demonstrable educational interest in the student
• Initiates and/or assists in the identification, diagnosis, and referral of individual students with special needs
• Encourages students to become responsible in achieving and maintaining acceptable standards of behavior
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to ongoing development of District programs
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, acknowledges suggestions for improvement, and sets personal and professional goals
• Possesses and maintains appropriate academic background and counseling skills
• Maintains communication and strives for positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community

Reports to:

Building principal or other designated supervisor

Salary and benefits information is provided by the DGEEA Contract . Salary is based on Step and Lane using the  Salary Schedule page 64. Article 17 Teacher Benefits located on page 48-52.

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