Pathways - Counselor

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)

DEVELOPED 06/2025