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Community Unit School District 300

Counselor (1.0 FTE) 26/27 SY

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Algonquin, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

Job Description

Counselor (1.0 FTE) 26/27 SY Community Unit School District 300 - 3.6 Algonquin, IL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Collaboration with other professionals for student support School Counseling Certification Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description JobID:

11899

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor Date Posted:

7/8/2026

Location:

Jacobs High School Date Available:

August 2026 2026-2027 School Year Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pick up district issued computer in August 2026 Attend Induction Academy I for teachers new to D300 in August 2026 Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Provide preventative and reactive counseling, both individual and group, in order to assist students in finding solutions to personal, social, and educational problems. Serve as a resource person for career and vocational educational information. Serve as a resource person to parents and students concerning community services. Serve as a resource person to students regarding college selection and financial assistance. Consult with teachers, parents, and other school personnel regarding students concerns. Coordinate effective staff and parent communication. Coordinate and participate in the pupil personnel referral procedure at the building level. Assist in the registration and orientation programs for students. Adjust student programs and schedules during the school year. Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of individual student 4 year plans. Coordinate the District assessment programs within the building (i.e. PSAE, Local Assessments, College Entrance.) Coordinate the maintenance of students records. Advise administrators and staff on the matters of student concerns. Interpret the guidance program to the community. Perform additional duties as requested by the building administrator. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Qualifications :

Illinois licensure with School Counselor endorsement. Ability to work with all levels of students as the Counselor. Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred. Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.

Application Procedures :

Selection Process :

Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor.