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Requirements: Master's degree in school counseling AND current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement Reports to: Principal Evaluated by: Principal PRIMARY FUNCTION As vital members of the school's educational leadership team, professional school counselors provide comprehensive, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains to ensure that today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School counselors are uniquely trained professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. School counselors provide proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help all students achieve success in school1. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Create, Implement, and Evaluate a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) REACH Framework for School Counselors1: The Framework is aligned to the American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs2 and outlines a comprehensive counseling program that delivers services equitably to all students in the building. Conduct Annual Needs Assessments and Data Reviews to Determine and Prioritize Student Needs: The school counselor will conduct an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need. The school counselor will then create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision. This ensures that school counseling services address critical areas of demonstrated need, resulting in improved academic achievement. Implement the School Counseling Core Curriculum: In order to reach all students, the school counselor will design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/or school wide settings, based on the academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of the students so as to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of the total education curricula. Activities to support this objective may include: classroom guidance; high school/college/career fairs; high school/college/career tours; grade-level or school-wide team building activities. Provide Individual Student Planning Activities: In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will create an academic plan that ultimately results in the successful obtainment of a diploma and postsecondary option(s) of choice. Activities to support this objective may include: facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance; transition activities (i.e orientations, HS app process); events to inform families of test results and their implications for educational planning; advisement to ensure students are on-track to the next grade level or phase in life. Provide Responsive Services: In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will provide responsive services to address students' barriers to academic achievement. Activities to support this objective may include: facilitation of small groups; structured, short-term, goal-oriented individual counseling sessions; participation in building-level student assistance teams; facilitation of conferences with students, teachers, and families; consultation with teachers, families, and external partners regarding the developmental needs of students; schoolwide support during crisis or emergency situations; participation in IEP/504 Plan teams. Please note that school counselors do NOT provide therapeutic treatment of a mental, emotional, or bodily disorder. Provide Indirect Student Support: Indirect services are provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselor's interactions with others. Activities to support this objective may include: referral of students/families to district and community resources; sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations; serving as a student advocate to promote student development within the three domains; serving as the school's resident expert on student development; reaching out to other experts and stakeholders to obtain information on students' needs; teaming/partnering/serving on committees and advisory boards; creating formalized partnerships with community based organizations. Provide System Support: As professionals, leaders, and advocates in the school building, the school counselor will coordinate, conduct and participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school consistent with the approved school counseling program. Activities to support this objective may include: creation of an annual school counseling Evidence-Based Implementation Plan and Annual Agreement to support overall school goals and objectives; creation and delivery of needs assessments to determine the primary needs of students according to a variety of audiences; collection and aggregation of multiple data sources in order to determine need, as well as to progress monitor counseling interventions; protection of planning time for the creation and modification of counseling interventions; coordination of professional development/inservice programs for faculty and staff. Participate in Regular Professional Development: So as to stay current with evidenced-based practices in the field, the school counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; participate in professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework. References: 1: REACH Framework for School Counselors 2: American School Counseling Association National Model for School Counseling Programs Benefits: Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preffered Licensure Required - LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC required Experience in mental health or substance use treatment preferred Strong communication and collaboration skills Passion for helping others through evidence-based treatment SIGN ON BONUS Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits - Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) Career Growth - Training, supervision, and advancement opportunities Work-Life Balance - Generous PTO and flexible scheduling Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside experienced clinicians and leadership

A large school district in Chicago seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to manage workers' compensation cases and provide legal guidance across multiple educational departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. This full-time, exempt position also offers competitive benefits and salary based on qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Summer Projects Additional Information: Show/Hide Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Classroom Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Secondary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials. Responsibilities: * Provide orientation to incoming students; * Assist the building administrator in organizing staffing and implementing August registration for students; * Review documents for registration and placement purposes; * Evaluate student transcripts in order to create schedules and individual learning plans; * Administer and score reading and writing assessments to determine student progress; * Record grades on student transcripts and maintain student cumulative files and other records; * Participate in student in-take process; * Assist the building administrator and other personnel in evaluating student placement for the next school year; * Establish a helping relationship with each counselee and provide individual counseling to students; * Work with parents/guardians of students individually or in a small groups to help them: (a) understand the school; (b) cooperate with efforts to help the student; (c) understand the students school program, behavior issues, abilities and goals; (d) provide information that may be of use to the school to help the student; (e) assist in the solution of problems that the student is experiencing; * Work with teachers and other school employees to help them understand and support students who are experiencing educational and emotional issues; * Work with special service personnel regarding referrals of students, participate in staffing regarding student needs and provide other general assistance to special service personnel as directed by the site supervisor; * Assist with contacts to agencies, organizations and others in the community to ensure that local resources are utilized; * Initiate student/parent/guardian referrals to community resources as needed; * Participate in formal and informal public relations activities in order to promote acceptance of guidance as a reliable and valuable student service; * Contribute to the solution of student issues such as truancy, failures, and disinterest in school, discipline issues, assorted conflicts and dropouts. The counselor is expected to seek out such students and provide appropriate guidance and counseling services; * Participate in various group/guidance programs in order to provide students with information and insight pertaining to testing programs, job opportunities, school policies, regulations, procedures, programs, etc.; * Assist in the organization and administration of state, district and school testing programs for students, but shall not serve as the building test coordinator; * Make every reasonable effort to become more knowledgeable and competent by participating in in-service programs, maintain membership in professional organizations, reading professional literature, taking additional graduate work and attending appropriate professional conferences; * Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance program and plan the guidance program calendar; * Fulfill professional responsibilities; (a) maintain confidentiality; (b) maintain records consistent with ethical and legal guidelines; (c) participate on the school-based crisis team; (d) perform responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely and dependable manner; (e) operate within the established district and school procedures and policies; (f) provide support for other school and district programs and personnel; (g) utilizes computers effectively in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; * Perform such other guidance-related duties as may be assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Professional Practices and/or the Guidance Academic Chair. * Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the building principal. Qualifications: Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level within the last five years preferred. Endorsements: School Counselor, Grade 9-12. Compensation: Per Teacher Contract. Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date. Currently scheduled for: Professional Development May 28, 2026 Student attendance dates: June 2 through June 30, 2026 PreK- 8th Grade Student attendance: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday 9-12th Grade Student attendance: Session A 8 - 11:30am Session B 12:15 - 3:45pm Monday through Thursday Waukegan School District is not responsible for any unforeseen calendar changes that might be decided by the District. Only online applications will be considered. Apply: ************* Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.

is for a High School Guidance Counselor. Qualifications Current and valid Illinois licensure certified to be a High School Guidance Counselor. Salary/Benefits Salary determined by assigned lane/step on schedule (BA, MA, MA2): $45,000-$72,000 How to Apply Apply online via the District website Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page ************************************************************ Fin/rapplmnu03.w School District ********************************************** Position Website ************************************************************ Fin/rapplmnu03.w ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/9/2026 Application Deadline 3/13/2026 Start Date 8/11/2026

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 02/17/2026 Dover Public Schools is a progressive, culturally diverse school district in Morris County serving approximately 3,600 students, Pre-K through grade 12. LEAVE REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR DOVER HIGH SCHOOL 2025-2026 Anticipated Dates of Leave: February 17, 2026 - June 18, 2026 Qualifications: Proper NJ Certification required Bilingual preferred Compensation: $345 per day Benefits: Eligible for medical and dental benefits. Application Procedure: Applications are ONLY being accepted on-line through Applitrack until the positions are filled. In addition to completing all sections of the application, please upload a copy of you cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate. No phone calls, email, or fax applications accepted. ******************************************* Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Wilmington High School is currently accepting applications for a Guidance Counselor vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year. Beginning work on August 3, 2026. Qualifications Current, valid Illinois professional educator license. Salary/Benefits Determined as per negotiated contract with local teacher union. Details regarding salary and benefits can be found at ************************************************ Additional Notes Extracurricular opportunities for coaching or club sponsorships also likely available for 2026-2027. How to Apply Anyone interested in applying or learning more should contact WHS Principal Scott Maupin at **************** or ************. Email Address **************** School District ************************** Position Website *********************************************** ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/6/2026 Start Date 8/3/2026

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/10/2026 District: Lakota Local Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students. Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child. Description: School Counselor beginning 2026/2027 school year Job Summary: To enable the school district to provide quality education for all children. Must possess a Bachelor degree and a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license. Must meet Highly Qualified Status criteria. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), etc. to maintain various records, documents and reports. Qualifications: Appropriate K-12 School Counselor Licensure / Certification. Working Conditions: 7.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, 184 days per school year calendar. View an attachment for any special requirements and job description under "Apply/View Open Positions" at ******************** Application Procedure: Apply online at ******************** through the Butler County Area Application Consortium. Selection Procedure: Following the review of all internal applicants, administration will review all applicants who have completed an on-line application at ******************** Current Lakota employees must create a user account and application in the Butler County Area Application Consortium System to apply for these positions. Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Attachment(s): * Teacher - Guidance Counselor @ TBD 26 - 27 SY.pdf Please click here for more info *******************************************************************

LEAVE REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - DOVER HIGH SCHOOL - 2025-2026 JobID: 1517 Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 02/17/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Dover Public Schools is a progressive, culturally diverse school district in Morris County serving approximately 3,600 students, Pre-K through grade 12. LEAVE REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR DOVER HIGH SCHOOL 2025-2026 Anticipated Dates of Leave: February 17, 2026 - June 18, 2026 Qualifications: Proper NJ Certification required Bilingual preferred Compensation: $345 per day Benefits: Eligible for medical and dental benefits. Application Procedure: Applications are ONLY being accepted on-line through Applitrack until the positions are filled. In addition to completing all sections of the application, please upload a copy of you cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate. No phone calls, email, or fax applications accepted. ******************************************* Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Middle School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled 500.033B TITLE: Middle School Career/Guidance Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate Holds a certificate as a guidance counselor Bachelor's Degree The ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. REPORTS TO: The Principal or Designee SUPERVISES: As Assigned MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents, Staff, and Administration. Communicates on a regular basis or as requested by parents, staff, or administration. JOB GOAL: To help middle school students adjust to the many changing aspects of adolescence, and to aid the students and teachers in gaining as much academic improvement as possible. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) I. MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF STUDENTS SERVICES: A. Observes students in their classrooms and other school settings. B. Concentrates efforts in the area of student development through individual and group counseling. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop skills in resolving conflicts, making decisions, improving interpersonal relationships with students and staff, preventing situations that would disrupt the learning environment, and coping with uncomfortable situations. C. Works with students to explore and plan educational career opportunities. Maintains the Individual Career Planning folder for each student. (ICP) D. Works cooperatively with the teachers, school psychologist, and social worker in the areas of coordinating staffing, applying staffing recommendations through counseling, and provides professional input for special education students at staffing. E. Maintains student cumulative records, interprets records for students and parents, and makes student records accessible to the teaching staff. This would include the Individual Career Planner (ICP). F. Maintains contact with building administration to ensure that there is a coordinated effort and program to help students develop responsibility for their behavior. G. Has knowledge of community agencies that can assist students and coordinate community agencies where applicable. II. ASSISTANCE TO INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: A. Works with the staff in determining the needs of the students. B. Advises teachers on the social, emotional, and career development of the middle school student. C. Works with individual teachers to assist with situations that help will improve the teachers effectiveness working with middle school students. D. Works with staff to coordinate and implement a group guidance program. E. Coordinates and administers State and District wide tests. F. Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications. III. STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records/reports as required by law, Board policy, and administrative guidelines. B. Follows building and district rules, procedures, and policies. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based upon Schedules A&B, of the collective negotiated Agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year. Physical Demands Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. Mental Demands The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Approved 6/24/97

Elementary School Teaching Date Available: 08/2025 TITLE: Elementary School Counselor PURPOSE: To help elementary students adjust to the many changing aspects of adolescence, and work to maximize student success by promoting access and equity for all students. QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License Holds a certificate as a guidance counselor - or- Holds a type 73 certificate Master's Degree or higher education Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to relate well with young children Be a good listener and able to communicate with children Compassionate and understanding of the difficulties that elementary school aged children experience Able and willing to handle crisis situations, including reporting suspicions of child abuse Respect and demonstrate confidentiality Good organizational skills, detailed oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions. Good written and communication skills. Ability to communicate to students, parents, staff, and administration in a courteous manner. REPORTS TO: The Principal or Designee MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents, Staff, Administration, and Middle School Counselors and/or designee. Communicates on a regular basis or as requested by parents, staff, and/or administration. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) Provide individual and small group counseling Instill problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Consult/Collaborate with other staff members to help children Educate students about self-awareness and self-esteem Teach goal setting and decision-making skills Introduce career awareness, exploration and planning Develop and maintain the Individual Career Exploration Plan for each student. (6 th - 8 th grade) Connect students/teachers/families to community agency support Serve as a liaison between schools, families and community agencies Document student performance and progress toward meeting established goals and objectives or benchmarks Provide counseling service to students as indicated on IEPs, 504 plans, or after following the counseling referral process for any student needing counseling services Conduct student group activities as deemed appropriate by counselor in collaboration with principal Collaborate with social workers and administrators to determine needs of students Stay current with education reform and challenges facing today's students Maintain and submit accurate and timely records/reports as required Work with individual teachers to assist with SEL situations that will help improve the teacher's effectiveness in working with elementary students. Be available, when possible, for student conferences. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee shall be evaluated according to the District's guidelines, policies, and procedures in accordance with the DEA contract. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, and equipment in a general setting. The employee may be required to use repetitive hand motions, including prolonged use of a computer terminal. The employee is frequently required to sit, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without correction. The employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative. The employee must have the ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. The employee should hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compile, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, negotiate, and maintain emotional control under stress. The employee frequently is required to compute. The employee occasionally is required to copy. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan. This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.

Middle School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/2025 Closing Date: until filled 500.033B TITLE: Middle School Career/Guidance Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate Holds a certificate as a guidance counselor Bachelor's Degree The ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. REPORTS TO: The Principal or Designee SUPERVISES: As Assigned MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents, Staff, and Administration. Communicates on a regular basis or as requested by parents, staff, or administration. JOB GOAL: To help middle school students adjust to the many changing aspects of adolescence, and to aid the students and teachers in gaining as much academic improvement as possible. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) I. MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF STUDENTS SERVICES: A. Observes students in their classrooms and other school settings. B. Concentrates efforts in the area of student development through individual and group counseling. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop skills in resolving conflicts, making decisions, improving interpersonal relationships with students and staff, preventing situations that would disrupt the learning environment, and coping with uncomfortable situations. C. Works with students to explore and plan educational career opportunities. Maintains the Individual Career Planning folder for each student. (ICP) D. Works cooperatively with the teachers, school psychologist, and social worker in the areas of coordinating staffing, applying staffing recommendations through counseling, and provides professional input for special education students at staffing. E. Maintains student cumulative records, interprets records for students and parents, and makes student records accessible to the teaching staff. This would include the Individual Career Planner (ICP). F. Maintains contact with building administration to ensure that there is a coordinated effort and program to help students develop responsibility for their behavior. G. Has knowledge of community agencies that can assist students and coordinate community agencies where applicable. II. ASSISTANCE TO INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: A. Works with the staff in determining the needs of the students. B. Advises teachers on the social, emotional, and career development of the middle school student. C. Works with individual teachers to assist with situations that help will improve the teachers effectiveness working with middle school students. D. Works with staff to coordinate and implement a group guidance program. E. Coordinates and administers State and District wide tests. F. Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications. III. STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records/reports as required by law, Board policy, and administrative guidelines. B. Follows building and district rules, procedures, and policies. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based upon Schedules A&B, of the collective negotiated Agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year. Physical Demands Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. Mental Demands The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. Approved 6/24/97 This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE

High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled TITLE: High School Counselor PURPOSE: To assist students in making educational, career, and/or life plans that holds promise for their personal fulfillment as productive citizens. QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License Holds a certificate as a guidance counselor - or- Holds a type 73 certificate Master's Degree or higher education The ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. Good organizational skills, detailed oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions. Good written and communication skills. Ability to communicate to students, parents, staff, and administration in a courteous manner. REPORTS TO: The Principal or Designee MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents, Staff, Administration, and post-secondary institutions. Communicates on a regular basis or as requested by parents, staff, and/or administration. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) I. MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF STUDENTS SERVICES: Assists teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. Counsels and assists students in course and subject selection. Assists students individually, or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans throughout their educational career. Assist new students with scheduling, orientation, and transitioning to new environment. Help students with coping and/or problem-solving skills. Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity. Assist with the preparation and mailing of college, scholarship, financial aid and employment applications. Initiates, assembles, maintains, interprets, and protects the confidentiality of student information and data. Assists with and updates Individual Career Exploration Plan and transcripts for assigned students. Promotes drop-out prevention. Provides resources for students who express interest in school and/or community activities/programs. Consults and collaborates with the teachers, school psychologist, social workers, administrators, families, and community resources to develop student success. Assist students with gathering information regarding admissions for trade schools, special skills schools, programs, colleges, universities, and/or military. Arranges and organizes conferences between students and college/career/vocational representatives. Reviews students' academic performance and confers with students and parents as needed. Counsels students who are enrolled in DPS alternative schools/programs (This applies to counselors assigned to alt ed.) Will evaluate high school students' transcripts prior to alternative education placement. Schedule meetings with students and parents for education-related purposes. Assists students with post-secondary options. Collaborate with Innovation Programs to assist with referring students for part-time job placement and/or college visits/fairs. Conducts follow-up of students new to the school to determine their academic and social adjustment to school. Utilize data to identify student struggles, needs, and/or barriers to academic success. Explores alternative educational opportunities with students. Monitors student Service-Learning Hours and monitors all high school graduation requirements. Works with administration to obtain school records from the student's previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate. Keeps current with changes in counseling strategies and implementation techniques. As part of the school leadership team, assist in improving equity and access for all students. Provide counseling for students struggling with attendance, discipline, and/or academics. II. ASSISTANCE TO INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs. Meets with appropriate department chairperson regarding that department's course offerings and curriculum changes. Assists in the planning for and supervision of all standardized testing programs. Arranges for conferences with parents and teachers as needed. Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences as needed. Works with teachers, special service personnel, administration, and staff to develop new programs and explore innovative developments in the total school program. Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications. III. STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives, rules, and policies. In cooperation with local agencies, participates in Career Awareness Programs and/or assemblies. Provides approved material for press releases and/or newsletters. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records/reports as required by law, Board policy, and administrative guidelines. Follows building and district rules, procedures, and policies. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee shall be evaluated according to the District's guidelines, policies, and procedures in accordance with the DEA contract. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions . PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, and equipment in a general setting. The employee may be required to use repetitive hand motions, including prolonged use of a computer terminal. The employee is frequently required to sit, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without correction. The employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative. The employee must have the ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. The employee should hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compile, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, negotiate, and maintain emotional control under stress. The employee frequently is required to compute. The employee occasionally is required to copy. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE. Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

Middle School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/2025 Closing Date: until filled 500.033B TITLE: Middle School Career/Guidance Counselor QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate Holds a certificate as a guidance counselor Bachelor's Degree The ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. REPORTS TO: The Principal or Designee SUPERVISES: As Assigned MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH: Parents, Staff, and Administration. Communicates on a regular basis or as requested by parents, staff, or administration. JOB GOAL: To help middle school students adjust to the many changing aspects of adolescence, and to aid the students and teachers in gaining as much academic improvement as possible. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.) I. MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF STUDENTS SERVICES: A. Observes students in their classrooms and other school settings. B. Concentrates efforts in the area of student development through individual and group counseling. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop skills in resolving conflicts, making decisions, improving interpersonal relationships with students and staff, preventing situations that would disrupt the learning environment, and coping with uncomfortable situations. C. Works with students to explore and plan educational career opportunities. Maintains the Individual Career Planning folder for each student. (ICP) D. Works cooperatively with the teachers, school psychologist, and social worker in the areas of coordinating staffing, applying staffing recommendations through counseling, and provides professional input for special education students at staffing. E. Maintains student cumulative records, interprets records for students and parents, and makes student records accessible to the teaching staff. This would include the Individual Career Planner (ICP). F. Maintains contact with building administration to ensure that there is a coordinated effort and program to help students develop responsibility for their behavior. G. Has knowledge of community agencies that can assist students and coordinate community agencies where applicable. II. ASSISTANCE TO INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF: A. Works with the staff in determining the needs of the students. B. Advises teachers on the social, emotional, and career development of the middle school student. C. Works with individual teachers to assist with situations that help will improve the teachers effectiveness working with middle school students. D. Works with staff to coordinate and implement a group guidance program. E. Coordinates and administers State and District wide tests. F. Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications. III. STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records/reports as required by law, Board policy, and administrative guidelines. B. Follows building and district rules, procedures, and policies. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based upon Schedules A&B, of the collective negotiated Agreement. EVALUATION: Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year. Physical Demands Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation. Mental Demands The Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times. Approved 6/24/97 This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026. The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE

Guidance Counselor at Mattoon High School Qualifications 1. A minimum of a Master's degree and appropriate licensure required; and 2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits as per the teacher salary schedule and contract. How to Apply To apply for this position complete an on-line application at the Position Link listed below. Any materials not attached to the on-line application, or additional information, should be addressed to: Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 Attn: David R. Skocy, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 1701 Charleston Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938 ************ Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page ************************************* School District ****************************** Position Website http://************************************* City Website **************************** ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 11/17/2025 Start Date 8/10/2026

Middle School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/11/2021 EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Guidance Counselor Location: North Ridge Middle School Effective: School Year 2021-2022 Terms of Employment: 180-day position with wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association General Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License Guidance Counselor Endorsement Reports to: Building Administrator To Apply: External Applicants: To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. Minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators To complete an application, simply go to ******************* and click on Human Resources, then choose "Job Opportunities". District No. 118 Employees: If you are qualified for this position, please apply online and choose internal selection at the top of the job opportunities web page. All interviews are virtual. Professional dress is required.

Student Support Services/Professional School Counselor Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled Description: School Guidance Counselor at Cartersville High School beginning 2025-2026 school year Minimum Qualifications: Possess or be eligible for valid Georgia S-5 certificate or higher in School Counseling. Prefer candidate to have experience in High School Guidance Counseling Terms of Employment: 200-day contract position. State salary schedule, plus local supplement. *********************************************************************************** Application Procedure: Candidates should complete the system application available at **************************** Complete applications must contain a current resume, copies of transcripts of all college credit, copy of certificate, and 3 complete reference evaluation forms (available at the system web site) to be considered. Selection Procedure: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status. Deadline for Application: Until filled

* Aids students in course and subject selection. * Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students and classes studying occupations. * Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities by interpreting individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data and working with them to develop education and occupation plans for such evaluation. * Works to resolve students' educational handicaps. * Registers students new to the school and orients them to school procedures and varied learning opportunities. * Works to prevent students from dropping out of school. * Helps students evaluate career interests and choices. * Remains readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. * Monitors students' attendance and meets with students and parents who are truant or have attendance problems. * Works with students individually to solve personal problems related to issues such as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. * Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students. * Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality. * Supervises the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications. * Makes recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships. * Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on student records. * Confers with parents whenever necessary. * Works with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the student personnel services department, and to improve the educational prospects of individual students being counseled. * Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and the community at large. * Organizes and conducts annual "Career Day". * Coordinate student assistance program. Qualifications * Illinois School Service Personnel with Guidance/Counseling Endorsement Salary/Benefits * Salary schedule per NBEA bargaining Unit based on education and experience. Base salary is $40,495.45 plus TRS. * Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/ Life Insurance are available How to Apply Apply online through the District Website at ******************************************************** Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page ************************************************ Email Address ******************* School District *********************** Position Website ********************************************************?Category=Student+Support+Services City Website ******************************* ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/5/2026 Start Date N/A

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Available: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: