Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401
School Guidance Counselor (High School) FMLA Leave (12/18/25 - 4/1/26)
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401, Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States, 60635
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted: 9/18/2025
Location: Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
Date Available: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Position Title:
School Guidance Counselor (High School)
FMLA LEAVE Terms of Employment:
FMLA Leave Position from:
12/18/25 - 4/1/26 Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal lexible Spending
Summary: To provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.
Qualifications: Certification/License
Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Endorsement as a 9-12 School Counselor Experience preferred Master's Degree Job Responsibilities:
Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation. Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices. Assists in the scheduling of classes. Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations. Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities. Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services. Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations. Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities. Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts. Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. Other duties as assigned
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Posted: 9/18/2025
Location: Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
Date Available: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Position Title:
School Guidance Counselor (High School)
FMLA LEAVE Terms of Employment:
FMLA Leave Position from:
12/18/25 - 4/1/26 Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal lexible Spending
Summary: To provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.
Qualifications: Certification/License
Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Endorsement as a 9-12 School Counselor Experience preferred Master's Degree Job Responsibilities:
Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation. Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices. Assists in the scheduling of classes. Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations. Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities. Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services. Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations. Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities. Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts. Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. Other duties as assigned
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status: Exempt