School Counselor

$41.5k

Kankakee School District #111

Kankakee, IL

Position Type:
Junior High School Teaching/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Kankakee Junior High
Position Title:

School Counselor

Payroll/Personnel Type:

9 Month

Job #:

383

Reports to :

Principal

Shift Length:

7.58 Hour Day

Union Eligibility:

Eligible

Starting Salary

$41,500

Position Summary:

The School Counselor in a consultative and counseling role will work closely with teachers, other staff members, and parents, as well as with pupils. He/she will solicit the cooperation of significant adults in the lives of the pupil to facilitate appropriate change in environmental stimuli.

Essential Functions:

Assist with the modification of behavior of all pupils
Counsel with small groups of pupils selected because of similar problems
Counsel with individual pupils
Function as a team member with the social worker, nurse, and other supportive personnel as the needs of pupils are explored
Locate and use all available referral services
Interpret test results to those who need to know and, when necessary, administer or assist in administering tests
Work with administrators, teachers, pupils, and parents in exploring career education and the world of work
Assist all pupils in the selection of high school subjects to meet graduation requirements and post-high school plans
Plan with all pupils' career and post-high school plans
Function as a member of the school staff in a counseling role, sharing in the responsibilities of teachers
Work closely with parents and community agencies
Initiate and cooperate with others in conducting local research related to pupil needs and the success of school services in meeting those needs
Keep required counseling records; collect, organize, and analyze information about students from records, tests, interviews, and professional sources
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of theories of human development, learning, personality, and career development
Knowledge of assessment materials and techniques
Competent in the administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school staff
Ability to analyze school adjustment and classroom climate
Knowledge of information services and community resources
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Competent in time management with attention to priority setting for goals and objectives
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Highly visionary, with a belief that all children and adults are capable of greatness
Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context
Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback, with a demonstrated track record of receiving feedback well and implementing feedback effectively
Must be familiar with the use of computers, including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (required)
Master's Degree (preferred)
Illinois Professional Educator License for School Counselor (required)
Physical Requirements :
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment :
Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/classroom environment
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Review/Approvals:

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

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