School Counselor – Middle School

Job Title: School Counselor – Middle School

Reports To: Director of School Counseling and Building Principal

Job Purpose: Provide and coordinate counseling services that assist students to maximize their capabilities.

Qualifications-Required:
Master’s Degree
NJDOE School Counselor or Student Personnel Services Certification
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
Excellent communication skills oral and written
Ability to interact effectively with middle school students
Ability to learn and implement required services
Ability to analyze student data to provide appropriate counseling services
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with classroom teachers and parents/guardians to provide support to students
Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review
Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure
Ability to pass the pre-employment physical exam

Qualifications-Desired:
2-3 years as a school counselor
2-3 years as a school counselor for middle school students
Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA)

Duties/Responsibilities:
Analyzes student data for determining appropriate services for students
Communicates with teachers, parents/guardians, and students regarding appropriate services for students
Provides appropriate counseling services to students
Works with teachers to ensure students receive appropriate counseling services
Networks with various network services
Works with I&RS team to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented
Counsels students to resolve concerns and problems in school
Counsels students to prepare them for next steps in their educational development

Working Conditions:
School Building
Classroom
Office
10-month position
Salary range of $59,959 (MA, Step 1) to $102,512 (DOC, Step 13)
Medical and Dental Benefits
Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements: (The physical demands are representatives of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Able to walk up/down stairs
Able to meet with students one-on-one or in small groups
Able to talk on the telephone
Able to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
Able to use a computer keyboard
Able to deal with irate students and/or parents/guardians
Able to deal with students who need emotional support and comfort
Able to interact with social agencies as an advocate for students

Direct Reports:
N/A

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer