Anticipated Opening: School Counselor

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

4/16/2024

Location:

Magowan Elementary School

Date Available:

09/01/2024

Closing Date:

04/30/2024

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TITLE: SCHOOL COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Counselor Certificate.

• Minimum experience as determined by the board; knowledge of computerized master schedule development desirable.

• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and career educational information and placement.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance and counseling services to make successful personal, educational and occupational life plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

• maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.

• Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.

• Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.

• Works closely with and involves parents in the resolution of school-related problems.

• Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.

• Provides orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities to new students.

• Arranges for summer work and /or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.

• Maintains a professional office environment.

• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.

• Makes effective use of community resources in developing and expanding guidance services and activities.

• Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to high school/middle school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents.

• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

• Works collaboratively with parents and teachers to design 504 documents to meet students' needs.

• Serves as the school's Anti-bullying specialist and is responsible for the investigation of all incidents of harassment, intimidation and bullying.

• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: EPEA Agreement

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with State law and the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Board approved on 10/15/19