Middle School Guidance Counselor/JCMS

Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100
100 Lincoln Ave., Jerseyville, IL 62052

618-498-5561

Job Description

Position: Middle School Guidance Counselor

School Year: 2025-26

Job Summary

The Guidance Counselor will oversee academic scheduling, transfers, and maintain official student records. The
Guidance Counselor will also assist students with social development, and provide direct and indirect services to
students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school
while facilitating communication among school, home, and community providers. The Guidance Counselor will consult
with teachers, staff, administration, and parents to promote academic success and personal well-being. The person in
this position works under the direction of the building principal and special education director.

Location / Building

Jersey Community Middle School

Duties

1. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students that encourage the use of the counselor as
a student resource.

2. Counsel students who are experiencing difficult situations within the school day or experience stress that
impacts learning.

3. Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling,
graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and student registration.

4. Participate in planning, modifying, and evaluating educational advancement, career goals, and post-secondary
plans.

5. Oversee academic scheduling, transfers, and maintain official student records in partnership with the school
principal.

6. Identify barriers to student success and consult with others to resolve these barriers and discuss student
progress.

7. Consult with school staff, parents, and other community resources to promote students’ academic success and
personal wellbeing.

8. Refer students with critical/special needs to the appropriate school supports and crisis intervention resources.
9. Establish priorities and use time effectively to meet the needs of students and respond to messages/concerns

in a timely and professional manner.
10. Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in communications/interactions and inform students of limits on

a minor’s rights to confidentiality.

11. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative
regulations.

12. Provide special services such as orientation, transition programs, targeted intervention/prevention,
achievement test-prep, and career day.

13. Provide direct and consultative services to parents (individually or as part of a group) concerning poor school
attendance, lack of motivation in school, lack of consistency in goals between school and home, lack of
adequate parenting skills which affect school performance, and other problems at home which prevent a
student from functioning adequately at school.

14. Provide services (individually or as part of a group) to students, when determined necessary by teacher
referral and/or subsequent assessment of the social worker, or when a staffing team so designates, or when
requested to intervene by building principal based on school problems.

15. Continue professional growth and development through attendance at workshops, seminars, college courses,
and memberships to professional organizations.

16. Participate in building leadership teams and contribute to district committees or team planning activities.
17. May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or the Board of Education.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Hold an Illinois Professional Education License. School Counselor Endorsement preferred, but not required.
2. Proficiency in counseling and in other functions that may be needed as supplements to examinations.
3. Ability to guard, maintain, and preserve confidential information.
4. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
5. Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
6. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with students, teachers, educational

support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
7. Ability to enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
8. Ability to maintain positive and good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time
to time, as needed.

Coaching Opportunities

There may be coaching opportunities for the selected candidate.

Salary Range and Benefits

Salary and Benefits per FY24 - FY27 Certified Contract found at
jersey100.org; Menu; Public Information; Notices and Postings

Application Procedures

Candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following information digitally to Jason Brunaugh, Director
of Finance and Human Resources, at jason.brunaugh@jersey100.org

Internal Candidate

• Formal letter of interest

External Candidate

• Formal letter of interest
• Resume
• Three letters of reference
• Employment Application (Not applicable for long-term subs)

(Educators / Coaches - Include all items below that apply)

• Proof of Licensure in the State of Illinois as an educator (teachers, paraprofessionals)

(Applicant should have official transcripts sent from the institution when requested by District
ASEP Certification (Coaches Only)

Jersey Community District No. 100 offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including many
professional development opportunities and an instructional climate that is second to none. An FBI
fingerprint/background check will be required of all candidates who are hired.

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees,
sources of referral, and all professional organization that have entered into agreements with Jersey Community Unit
School District No. 100 are hereby notified that our school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs
and activities. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our School District’s
Compliance Coordinator for civil rights laws. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under
Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations may contact
the Office for Civil Rights. Any person having questions regarding the above is directed to contact Jersey Community
Unit School District No. 100, Non-discrimination Liaisons, Mr. Cory Breden or Dr. Kate Sievers at 100 Lincoln Ave.,
Jerseyville, IL 62052, or call 618-498-5561.

3/31/2025