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High School Guidance Counselor

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Duties

Academic Advising: Guide students in course selection, graduation requirements, and academic goal-setting. Identify and support students who are underperforming or at risk of not graduating.

Testing Coordination & Administration: Act as the school's primary coordinator for standardized testing, including the ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Responsibilities include ordering test materials, securing testing accommodations (via College Board and ACT), organizing test sites, training proctors, and ensuring strict compliance with security protocols.

College & Career Prep: Assist students with college applications, essay reviews, scholarship assistance, financial aid/FAFSA guidance, and exploration of alternative pathways (trade schools, military, gap years).

Area Career Center Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between our high school and the regional Area Career Center. Responsibilities include promoting vocational and technical programs, managing the application and enrollment process for interested student, and credit completion for career center attendees.

Social & Emotional Support: Provide short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention for students dealing with personal, social, or emotional challenges. Refer students to external mental health professionals when long-term support is needed.

Collaboration & Mediation: Facilitate communication between parents, teachers, and administrators to address student needs. Participate in Student Support Teams, and 504 plan development.

Data & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential student records, transcripts, and progress reports in compliance with FERPA and school board policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Certification: Valid state certification or license as a School Counselor.
• Experience: Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting (school counseling internship experience counts!).

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and district schedule.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• State teacher/public employee retirement plan.
• Dedicated professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter, resume and 3 letters of references to Sara Baker at sbaker@rr300.org or call 309-793-8020.

Email Address

sbaker@rr300.org

School District

Rockridge School District No.

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/23/2026

Application Deadline

9/23/2026

Start Date

12/23/2026 12:18:35 PM

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District Name Rockridge CU #300 Building Name Rockridge High School Address 14110 134th Avenue W

Taylor Ridge, IL 61284 Phone (309) 793-8020 Fax (309)798-9651 IASA Region Blackhawk County RockIsland Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Instructional Grade Level Secondary

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