SCHOOL COUNSELOR (#211)

• Valid New Jersey DOE Issued School Counselor Certification or Certificate of Eligibility. School Social Worker Certification may be considered.
• School Counselor experience preferred.
• Excellence in communication and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff and community with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Self-Starter and someone who takes initiative.

Counselor Responsibilities

• Counseling students and their families as needed either individually or in group settings;
• Consulting with, and providing professional development to, school personnel regarding social adjustment factors affecting students and how to help students struggling;
• Helping students and their families work toward solutions for problems affecting a child’s readiness to learn;
• Instructing students in the development of social skills and SEL and strategies for successfully addressing challenges the student may confront;
• Referring parents/guardians to relevant community services or agencies when the school cannot offer appropriate help;
• Maintaining a relationship with community agencies and resources available to address students’ special needs;
• Working with the Supervisor of Special Education and Child Study Teams to identify, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Individual Education Programs for students, as appropriate;
• Communicating with parents/guardians to share information regarding educational planning and programming;
• Maintaining confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law; and
• Providing support, as needed, to students and staff during a crisis;
• Collaborating with staff in grade-level and department planning meetings, and in professional development activities;
• Helping with school-wide activities and providing supervision of students during class, breaks, and meals when needed;
• Assisting with tasks necessary for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (such as hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, and other such duties as the school leadership may request from staff); and
• Participating in events outside of normal school hours such as family nights, student performances, field trips, and teacher–parent conferences.