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Barrington Community Unit School District 220 lists this Pathways - Counselor opportunity in port barrington, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
High School Teaching/High School Teacher
Date Posted:
6/10/2026
Location:
Barrington High School
Date Available:
School Year
Closing Date:
When Filled
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
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