College and Career Counseling Specialist

College and Career Counseling Specialist Elmwood Park, IL Job Details From $52,500 a year 3 hours ago Benefits 457(b) AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications School experience Academic program development Working with high schoolers Master's degree High school leadership Professional Educator License Student advising School counseling services facilitation Senior level Career counseling

Full Job Description JobID:

2522

Position Type:

High School Positions/College & Career Counseling Specialist Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Location:

Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Position Title:

College & Career Counseling Specialist (High School)

Terms of Employment:

EPET Contract Immediate Supervisor:

Building Principal Salary:

Starting $52,500 (Per EPET contract)

Board Contribution Benefits:

(Per

EPET 2024

• 2028 Contract) Sick and Personal Leave Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• Board Contribution is .58% Medical, Vision and Dental Single
• Board Contribution is 80% Single + 1
• Board Contribution is 60% Family
• Board Contribution is 50% Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Board Contribution is 100% LTD Insurance
• Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 403(b) and 457(b) l

Summary:

Counseling department lead and facilitator of the college & career pathways, curriculum and additional opportunities for all students.

Qualifications:

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Endorsement as a 9-12 School Counselor Experience preferred

Master's Degree Job Responsibilities:

Work with targeted and flexible caseloads based on student needs. Oversee the development and implementation of counseling curriculum across all grade levels Oversee and maintain the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework Oversee and maintain the College and Career Pathway Endorsements through the Illinois State Board of Education Selection process and communication with Technology Center for DuPage & Triton College and other community college partnerships Attend Des Plaines Valley Region meetings and work with College and Career Pathway partners to ensure EPHS is on course with state mandates Recruit/invite outside vendors to facilitate conversations with students and families, including individuals conferencing with parents and families, larger group presentations and workshops and college & career visits Establishing positive working relationships with colleges and universities, ensuring they're familiar with the EPHS educational model and creating opportunities for successful admission of EPHS students. Hold meetings to discuss timeline and planning for course selection and collaborate with the building principal in the creation of the Master Schedule. Maintains a resource library of print and electronic information of college catalogs, college guides, scholarship information, and financial aid resources. Leader of one of the three Tiger Teams. Maintains and facilitates the use of the postsecondary platform for EPHS. Actively participates in college and career counseling professional organizations. Other duties as assigned Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements May occasionally have to travel to the middle school as we do course selection for the upcoming school year. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school buildings.

FLSA Status:

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