• Valid New Jersey DOE Issued School Counselor Certification or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Guidance 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

• Assists and counsels students to evaluate their aptitudes and potential.
• Maintains various student records and ensures their confidentiality.
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to other schools or programs as needed. This includes summer programs and enrichment opportunities.
• 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 and the Social Emotional Team on site.
• Works closely with and involves parents in the resolution of school-related problems.
• Assists in providing orientation and information to new students relative to school procedures, curriculum, and extracurricular opportunities. Also helps new students with their Social Emotional Learning and adjusting to a new environment.
• Maintains a professional office environment, appropriate relationships with students, and positive relationships with the building administration, parents, other staff.
• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.
• Makes effective use of community and staff resources and coordinates services with other staff in order to increase the benefits for students.
• Provides for a smooth transition from middle school to high school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents.
• Supports with career development and goals

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.