Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
3/16/2026
Location:
Tinley Park High School
BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
Midlothian, IL 60445
NOTICE OF POSITION
March 16, 2026
POSITION: Guidance Counselor (1.0)
STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A valid Illinois Type 73 certification.
2. Guidance Counselor endorsement.
3. Master's degree in guidance counseling from an accredited college or university.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Work Year: Will be determined according to current District Contractual agreement.
2. Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, personal business leave.
3. Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel
APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:
Job Description
POSITION: Guidance Counselor (1.0)
LOCATION: Tinley Park High School
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2026-27 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
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A valid Illinois Type 73 certification.
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Guidance Counselor endorsement.
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Master's degree in guidance counseling from an accredited college or university.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Preparation
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Demonstrating knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.
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Demonstrating knowledge of child and adolescent development.
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Establishing goals for the counseling program appropriate to the setting and the students served.
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Demonstrating knowledge of state and federal regulations and resources, both within and beyond the school and district.
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Planning the counseling program, integrated with the regular school program, and including crisis prevention, intervention, and response.
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Developing a plan to evaluate and communicate findings of the counseling program.
The Environment (office/small group environment)
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Creating an environment of respect and rapport.
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Establishing a culture for productive communication.
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Managing routines and procedures.
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Establishing standards of conduct, and contributing to the culture for positive student behavior and achievement throughout the school.
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Organizing physical space.
Delivery of Service
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Assessing student needs.
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Assisting students and teachers in the formulation of academic, personal/social, and career plans, based on knowledge of student needs.
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Using counseling techniques, in individual and classroom programs.
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Brokering resources to meet needs.
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Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
Professional Responsibilities
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Reflecting on practice.
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Maintaining records, and submitting them in a timely fashion.
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Communicating with families.
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Participating in a professional community.
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Engaging in professional development.
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Showing professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Work Year: Will be determined according to current District Contractual agreement.
2. Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, personal business leave.
3. Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.
APPLY TO:
Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:
CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled.
School District 228 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
