<p>Duties</p> <ul> <li>Provides developmental guidance both directly and indirectly to all students on a regular basis. </li><li>Assists in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs, and attends conferences/meetings when properly notified by the special needs teacher and when necessary. </li><li>Assists with maintaining accurate, complete, and correct cumulative records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. </li><li>Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and maintains order in area(s) supervised in a fair and just manner. </li><li>Provides teachers with appropriate student personnel information including interpretation of standardized test scores when it is necessary in dealing with students with a unique background or problem. </li><li>Creates and works through master student scheduling each year, including new student schedules, changes to schedules, and setting up the new year for all schedules. </li><li>Helps students learn how to approach life situations involving coping skills/problem solving. </li><li>Assists in the organization, administration, and interpretation of district evaluation and screening programs and individual results. </li><li>Consults with parents, staff, administration, and community agencies regarding all facets of student development and various district programs and procedures. </li><li>Monitors and assists in the delivery of a comprehensive program of educational and career planning geared to the student's need. </li><li>Promotes the counseling department and District through contact with the public and use of the media. </li><li>Demonstrates effective planning and organization in execution of job functions. </li><li>Keeps current with changes in counseling strategies and attempt to incorporate positive change in the delivery of counseling services. </li><li>Advises students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation. </li><li>High school counselor keeps abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicate the information to the principal. </li><li>Assists students and parents with the course selection according to state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests. </li><li>Organizes and helps administer all practice and required standardized assessment testing. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor Endorsement required. </li><li>Strong counseling and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. </li><li>Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and the community. </li><li>Ability to enforce school policies in a fair and professional manner. </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Retirement Benefits </li></ul> <p>Link To BCUSD#8 Salary Schedule</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Apply here: School Counselor Job Application-CMHS (Bethalto, IL 62010)</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/bethalto/opening/160149</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>Mdeardeuff@bethalto.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>bethalto.org</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/bethalto</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>District Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>4/2/2026</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>5/22/2026</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/10/2026</p>