Post-Secondary School Counselor 0.6 FTE

Join Our Team and Empower Student Success!

Buffalo Grove High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Post-Secondary Counselor to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative supportive and respectful environment where every student is empowered to navigate their future with confidence and clarity.

Our ideal candidate is a dedicated advocate for student success specializing in the transition from high school to post-secondary life. You will provide expert guidance to a diverse student body ensuring that every studentï½regardless of backgroundï½has a clear actionable path toward their future. This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge (financial aid admissions cycles) and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students families and university partners.

Post-Secondary School Counselor - 0.6 FTE

Specific Qualifications:

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in school counseling.
• NCC or LPC/LCPC desired.
• Multilingual candidates preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.

General Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and post-secondary planning support across a diverse student population in large and small group settings.
• Assists in the preparation of students for post-secondary success.
• Creates outreach programming for specialized populations including first generation college low income high-achieving undocumented students and prospective collegiate athletes.
• Coordinates the outreach efforts to educate and assist students in the completion of the FAFSA and other financial aid applications. Monitors the FAFSA graduation requirements and provides assistance to (other Specialized Schools) counselors in helping students complete the requirement.
• Builds relationships with college admission representatives and acts as a liaison between them and our students/parents.
• Networks with the Post-Secondary Counselor in each of the district buildings to plan a variety of post-secondary district events for students and parents.
• Networks with post-secondary counselors in Chicago-area high schools to stay abreast of topics related to post-secondary planning.
• Remain current regarding college admissions and financial aid information and procedures.
• Establishes useful contacts with admission personnel.
• Assists students and families with college application FAFSA completion and recommendation process within the high school.
• Pursues professional growth; and
• Follow directives of Associate Principal.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• COVER LETTER
• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Salary information is available on the District 214 website

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Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore all your application materials interview included must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email to request an extension.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.