High School Guidance Counselor

El Paso-Gridley High School - Guidance Counselor Click HERE to learn more about EPG! Internal Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Summary El Paso-Gridley High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate High School Guidance Counselor to join our educational team for the 2027–2028 school year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, build positive relationships with students and families, and support students’ academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary development. This full-time position offers the opportunity to help students navigate high school, explore future opportunities, and develop the skills needed for success beyond graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students’ academic progress, social-emotional well-being, and personal growth.
• Guide students through course selection, academic planning, and graduation requirements.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with staff and families to address academic, attendance, and other concerns affecting student success.
• Assist students with college and career exploration, college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and other postsecondary pathways.
• Coordinate opportunities for students and families to learn about college, careers, financial aid, and educational programs.
• Support student transitions into high school and from high school to college, training programs, military service, or employment.
• Serve as the school’s ACT Testing Coordinator, overseeing test scheduling, student registration, accommodations, staff training, test administration, and test security.
• Serve as the school’s AP Coordinator, managing exam registration and ordering, coordinating testing accommodations, communicating with students and families, and overseeing exam administration in collaboration with AP teachers.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, the school social worker, school psychologist, and community providers to coordinate student support and referrals.
• Participate in Student Success Team, IEP, and Section 504 meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with crisis response and connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources.
• Maintain accurate student records and protect confidentiality in accordance with applicable requirements and professional standards.
• Use student data to identify needs, plan interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture through school events, committees, and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in school counseling or a related school counseling field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement, or eligibility to obtain the required credential before the position begins.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, school counseling practices, and college and career readiness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to support students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with student information systems, educational technology, and college and career planning resources.
• Experience in a high school counseling setting is preferred but not required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is available upon request or can be accessed on the district website.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Joe Landers, Principal (Incoming Superintendent), at joe.landers@unit11.org or Mrs. Stephanie Hiles, Guidance Counselor (Incoming Principal) at hiless@unit11.org