Leave replacement HS guidance counselor (Aug 24-Dec 4, 2026)

• TITLE: LEAVE REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - August 24, 2026 - December 4, 2026

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 graduation

Requirements

• to assist with the creation of student schedules via scheduling program development desirable3
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, middle school and high school guidance program design and career educational information and placement4
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations5
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status REPORTS TO: Director of School Counseling Services JOB GOAL:To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance and counseling services to make successful social, personal, educational and occupational life plans so they become productive members of a global community PERFORMANCE

Responsibilities

• Direct assistance to students1
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data
• Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.2
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.3
• Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.4
• Registers students new to the school, provides orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.5
• Arranges for academic enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.6
• Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school/high school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents.7
• Provide direct support and counseling services for the Alternative Learning Program
• Will be the immediate contact person for all program activities.Transition to College and Career1
• Works closely with and involves parents in planning students' career plans, and assists in the resolution of school-related problems.2
• Coordinates and/or assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs
• Provides timely notice and information to students and parents of opportunities to take SAT, ACT, AP PSAT and ASVAB exams.3
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assists those that do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.4
• Collaborate closely with post-secondary institutions to enhance high school education
• Office Management1
• Maintains a professional office environment.2
• When a co-worker is unavailable, whenever possible provides interim assistance to students or parents with urgent needs.3
• Reviews and maintains student records/contact logs and ensures their confidentiality.4
• Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.5
• Gathers information on colleges and careers
• Keeps this information accessible to students and parents in an organized arrangement.6
• Deals with confusion and emergencies in a friendly, supportive, calm manner
• Assists agitated or confused students in re-composing themselves during situations where the student has a problem or personal setback.7
• Provides information of upcoming opportunities for scholarships, college recruiters, job fairs, and military branch representatives
• Program Evaluation1
• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.2
• Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school.3
• Uses the internet to gather current information about colleges and career programs
• Compares on-line and published information with first-hand accounts from returning graduates in order to gain a full, current picture of the actual situation, rather than relying on outdated impressions.4
• Retains essential information for parents and students such as college graduation rates.5
• Shares research and findings with colleagues and students in order to improve counseling services.6
• Becomes familiar with NCAA course eligibility

Requirements

• Other 1
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.2
• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of employment as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee
• TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT:

Salary

• and work year to be determined by the board.ANNUALEVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State Law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations Approved by: Warren Hills Regional Board of Education
• Date: October 30, 2018Revised: August 17, 2021Revised: May 23, 2023