About this role
NOTICE OF VACANCY August 20, 2026 Location
• Danville High School
Effective
• School Year 2026-2027
Terms of Employment
• Level 6/237-day position with wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; in the area of education preferred
• Master's Degree Preferred
• School counseling and academic advising background required
• Workforce development background preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of professional ethics
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience preferred
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Provides focus on individual student needs
• Educates students and families on financial aid and coordinate events regarding financial aid for students and families
• Educates students and families on scholarship searches and applications
• Provides students with interest inventories, internship programs, and supports CTE pathways programs
• Provides skills needed for college readiness: applications, college visits, admissions processes
• Monitors students graduation status, postsecondary plans and transition services
• Uses rapport building techniques with students, respecting each as a unique individual and accepting his/her right to have values that are different from the counselor's
• Registers new students
• Evaluates transcripts of new students
• Plans and coordinates orientation and registration programs
• Updates and publicizes the Registration Handbook
• Assists with the Danville High School testing programs such as ACT, AP testing and common assessments
• Assists all students and parents with individual academic program planning, scheduling course changes and withdrawals, when appropriate
• Initiates withdrawal procedures
• Makes educationally sound schedule changes, and accurately completes changes in Skyward student database
• Plan and implement academic awards ceremonies
• Assists the Board of Education with its commitment of fair and equal treatment for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or physical handicap in all employment practices
• Maintains standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118 Employees
Terms of Employment
• Wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Danville Education Association for a 180-day contract with 15 additional days
Reports to
• Building Administrator or designee
To Apply
• External Applicants: To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
• District No. 118 Employees: To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
• Minimum of three references must be included on the application – one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators
Professional dress is required. Kimberly D. Pabst Director of Human Resources Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832 Phone: (217) 444-1050, Fax: (217) 444-1052 Email: [email protected] An Equal Opportunity Employer August 20, 2026