Elementary Counselor - Leave of Absence

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Guidance Counselor

Date Posted : 9 / 25 / 2025

Location :

Mullica Township School District

Date Available : 01 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

(January 5, 2026-June 30, 2026)

Qualifications :

1. Possess New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with a school counselor endorsement or eligibility.

2. Have a minimum of three years' successful experience and / or experience in counseling service; knowledge of computer-based record keeping and scheduling desirable.

3. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group counseling techniques, elementary / secondary school counseling program design and career / educational information and placement.

4. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and staff as well as community groups and organizations

5. Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to : Principal

Responsibilities : A. Counseling

• 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
• Provides individual counseling sessions for assigned students in dealing with their personal needs as they affect school performance, as well as their educational and career plans.
• Provides small and large group counseling sessions, as needed, to address students' personal, educational and career plans.
• Assists students in course selections and the scheduling process.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assists those that do in finding alternative educational programs.
• Provides emergency support to students as needed during crises

B. Staff Consultation

C. Student and Parent Orientation

D. Professional Development

E. School / Community Relations

F. Other Assigned Duties

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : 2025-2026 SY Leave of Absence Replacement Position

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