Full-Time Guidance Counselor/Academic Advisor –
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
Grades 9-12; Director of Student Services; Position is open for the 2025-26 school year.

Full-time Position
St. Edward Central Catholic High School; 335 Locust Street, Elgin IL 60123

Salary Range: $38,000 - $40,000 per 185-day school year
Benefits Overview: See https://www.rockforddiocese.org/pdfs/accounting/Summary-of-Benefits.pdf?1732140853
Provided to eligible full-time employees ONLY: Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays
Provided to eligible full-time AND part-time employees: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off

For over 80 years, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, situated within the Diocese of
Rockford has provided a comprehensive education to its diverse student body,
supported by robust family engagement. With a teacher-to-student ratio
of 11 to 1, the school ensures personalized attention and fosters an environment
conducive to academic excellence and holistic development.

At St. Edward, 98% of graduates continue their educational journey in two or four-year
college programs. Central to student life at St. Edward is the integration of Catholic faith formation, academic pursuits, and participation in athletic and co-curricular activities. This holistic approach aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also spiritually grounded and socially engaged.
Prospective applicants are expected to embrace the principles of the Catholic faith and demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for fostering student development and success in all aspects of their academic pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission and values of the Catholic Church
• Demonstrates personal, professional, and moral integrity
• Maintains confidentiality with all matters regarding the school
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to St. Edward CCHS and its mission
• Exhibits knowledge of the St. Edward School Community, its goals, objectives, and plans
• Builds and fosters positive relationships with all stakeholders in the St. Edward School Community
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders
• Works with the school administration, communicating regularly regarding student, parent, and faculty concerns.

Responsibilities

• Meets with his/her caseload of students during the year in a guidance and counseling capacity to address their academic, career, and personal/social needs
• Helps in providing motivation and incentives to encourage students to gain the most out of their educational experiences
• Refers students/families in need of professional assistance to private agencies and serves as the school representative in the follow-up support program for his/her caseload
• Registers students in February for the upcoming year’s classes, as determined by the courses they have already completed.

Recommendations

• Collects and maintains appropriate records for student files, including for new students; uses SIS (Rediker/Plus Portals) to maintain student records
• Meets with prospective families when new or transfer students are ready to move toward course selection and registration
• Reviews academic grades frequently and at midpoint during each grading period; meets with students who have multiple D’s and F’s; contacts parents of these at-risk students
• Oversees Student Support Team, which reviews:

Transcripts, failure reports at the end of each grading period, and attendance/behavioral data to ensure proper supports are communicated to students and teachers

• Oversees remediation needs

College and Career Counseling

• Works with the Assistant Principal to implement the PACE curriculum for post-secondary planning
• Serves as a link between the school, its parents, and colleges
• Oversees the administration of the PreACT and PSAT fall testing as assigned; is responsible for all communications to parents and students regarding the assigned test, and conducts follow-ups concerning the interpretation of the test
• Oversees the administration of the HSPT exam for incoming freshmen
• Oversees and organizes an in-school testing day for the SAT in the spring for junior students
• Keeps juniors and seniors informed of testing, PSAT, ACT, and SAT
• Assists seniors on his/her caseload with the college application process
• Utilizes and promotes available college scholarships; maintains records of offers
• Coordinates college night presentations for students and parents

Other Responsibilities

• Assists the administration in developing the school master schedule, teacher schedules, and student schedules
• Is present and participates in the school’s Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, faculty meetings, professional development, freshman parent night, 6th, and 8th grade visit days
• Organizes files and course selection sheets for a one-night incoming freshman registration event in the Spring; oversees event with administration
• Seeks enrichment for professional growth by attending workshops throughout the year
• Serves the staff in a supportive and advisory role
• Ensures that all practices comply with national, state, diocesan, and IHSA regulations