School Counselor - FTE

Join Our Team and Empower Student Success!

Wheeling High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Post-Secondary Counselor to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where every student is empowered to navigate their future with confidence and clarity.

Our ideal candidate is a dedicated advocate for student success, specializing in the transition from high school to post‑secondary life. You will provide expert guidance to a diverse student body, ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has a clear, actionable path toward their future. This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge (financial aid, admissions cycles) and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and university partners.

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in school counseling.
• NCC or LPC/LCPC desired.
• Multilingual candidates preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Provides guidance and post‑secondary planning support across a diverse student population in large and small group settings.
• Assists in the preparation of students for post‑secondary success.
• Creates outreach programming for specialized populations including first‑generation college, low‑income, high‑achieving, undocumented students and prospective collegiate athletes.
• Coordinates the outreach efforts to educate and assist students in the completion of the FAFSA and other financial aid applications; monitors the FAFSA graduation requirements and provides assistance to other Specialized Schools counselors in helping students complete the requirement.
• Builds relationships with college admission representatives and acts as a liaison between them and our students/parents.
• Networks with the Post‑Secondary Counselor in each of the district buildings to plan a variety of post‑secondary district events for students and parents.
• Networks with post‑secondary counselors in Chicago‑area high schools to stay abreast of topics related to post‑secondary planning.
• Remain current regarding college admissions and financial aid information and procedures.
• Establishes useful contacts with admission personnel.
• Assists students and families with college application, FAFSA completion, and recommendation process within the high school.
• Pursues professional growth; and
• Follow directives of Associate Principal.

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• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
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