Pathways - Counselor

Pathways - Counselor JobID: 7323 Position Type: High School Teaching/High School Teacher Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Barrington High School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: When Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 JOB DESCRIPTION PATHWAYS - COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: * Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Support Personnel Endorsement in Guidance * Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling * Experience as a teacher and/or school counselor preferred * Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated commitment to student growth in alternative education settings POSITION OVERVIEW: The Pathways Counselor plays a critical role in supporting students within the Alternative Pathways Program by providing academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary counseling services.

The counselor helps students develop into self-reliant, productive individuals by addressing a range of academic, personal, and career planning needs.

REPORTS TO: Pathways Principal ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Respond to and process student referrals in a timely and supportive manner.

* Provide individualized counseling for academic planning, personal development, social-emotional issues, and career readiness.

* Conduct one-on-one meetings with seniors to guide post-secondary and career planning.

* Assist students with course selection and academic programming for fall and spring semesters.

* Meet with new students and families to review schedules, program expectations, and school policies.

* Provide ongoing communication about financial aid, scholarships, and college application processes to assigned students.

* Guide juniors and their families through college readiness and testing information in the spring.

* Assist students with college entrance exams and other relevant assessments.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Pathways Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by the Office of Human Resources) Calendar Days: 172 Schedule: 3:30 P.M.

- 6:20 P.M.

(Monday - Thursday). Stipend Amount per Semester $5,045.84 Status: BEA Stipend DEVELOPED 06/2025