Guidance Counselor- bilingual preferred

• TITLE: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Qualifications

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• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement or eligibility2
• Minimum experience as determined by the board;knowledge of computerized master schedule developmentdesirable3
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories ofindividual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and careereducational information and placement4
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectivelywith students, parents, staff and community groups andorganizations5
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• REPORTS TO: Principal/School Counseling Services Director
• JOB GOAL: To help students achieve personal fulfillment byproviding them with guidance and counselingservices to make successful personal, educationaland occupational life plans.PERFORMANCE

Responsibilities

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• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use ofteacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores andother pertinent data
• Works with students in evolving educational and careerplans in terms of such evaluation.2
• Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.3
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissionsand scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.4
• Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staffmembers, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimatebenefit of students.5
• Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directivesand recommendations as needed.6
• Works closely with and involves parents in planning students' career plans, andassists in the resolution of school-related problems.7
• Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.8
• Registers students new to the school, provides orientation and informationrelative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.9
• Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose ofimproving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educationalprogram being offered by the school.10
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assists those thatdo in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.11
• Arranges for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs tomake up noted deficiencies.12
• Maintains a professional office environment.13
• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning,selection and implementation of new course offerings.14
• Makes effective use of community resources in developing and expandingguidance services and activities.15
• Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to high school/middle school, which may include orientation programs for students andparents.16
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement throughinservice education and other professional growth activities.17
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certificationas may be assigned.TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT:

Salary

• and work year to be determined by the board.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with statelaw and provisions of the board's policy on evaluation ofcertified staff.APPROVED BY: BOARD OF EDUCATION DATE: ____4/27/09____REVISED: _________________Legal References:N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact withpupils; grounds for disqualification from employment;exception
• N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Tenure Employees Hearing Law
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
• N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority of pupils
• N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence

Requirements

• prohibited
• N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception
• N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts
• N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens
• N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members
• N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required
• N.J.S.A. 18A:40A Substance abuse
• N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education
• N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment
• N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards
• See particularly:N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers
• N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies
• N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8

Requirements

• for instructional certificate
• N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13 School counselor
• N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers
• N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development
• Page 4 of 4 Rev. 2/07N.J.A.C. 6A:17 Students at risk of not receiving a public education
• N.J.A.C. 6A:30 Evaluation of the performance of school districts
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staff
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff members
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staffmembers
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12.2 School level planning
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-13 Student behavior
• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A 1100 et seq.Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (Revised September 2002)No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P
• L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq
• BBEA Teachers:

Salary

• Following the established BBEA

Salary

• Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620
• Stipend opportunities

Benefits

• Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental

Benefits

• Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included
• BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICTPAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91**Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer**