Guidance Counselor - 2012-2013 Anticipated Opening

Posted: Continuous 2012-05-01
Available: 09/01/2012 Closes: 06/14/2012
Columbia High School
 

2012-13 ANTICIPATED OPENINGS

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

ELEMENTARY

SECONDARY

Academic Intervention Teacher (P/T)

Elementary Teachers

Elementary Teachers - LR

Physical Education Teacher (P/T)

School Librarian

Spanish Teacher

SPED Inclusion Teachers

SPED Self-Contained Teachers

SPED Teacher - LR

Assistant Principal, High School ( avail 7/1/12 )

Director, Athletics & Student Activities ( avail 7/1/12 )

Guidance Counselor

MYP Instructional Coach

Physical Ed./Health Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

SPED Teacher with (HQT status in Math, Lang. Arts., Science &/or Social Studies)

French Teacher (P/T)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

            1.    Appropriate NJ Certification required.

2. Meets NJ standards for HQT in the subject matter.

3. Demonstrated knowledge in content area.

4. Previous teaching experience at grade level preferred.

5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S.citizenship or legal resident alien status.

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

                                               

POSITION TITLE     

School Counselor

 

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • NJ Student Personnel Services or School Counselor certification
  • Masters Degree in Counseling
  • Experience in Guidance and Counseling programs at a variety of grade levels.
  • Experience preferred in developing computerized scheduling
  • Computer proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teaching and or School Counseling experience preferred
  • Required criminal history background check
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

 

REPORTS TO            
 
Director of Guidance

 

JOB GOAL(S)

 

 
 
To facilitate student academic development and to promote and encourage personal/social and career development by working collaboratively with the school, families, and the community.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.

 

Intervention: Interface with Child Study Team; refer students for intervention and referral committee; individual and group counseling; provide options for student growth and development; review report cards and progress reports; counsel students regarding academic progress

 

2.

 

Planning: Post-high school planning and transition to opportunities beyond high school; transcript review and interpretation; review of testing results

 

3.

 

Communication, such as departmental bulletin and newsletter, web page and e-mail, contact with parents, universities, schools and places of employment

 

4.

 

Scheduling: Contribute to the building of the Master Schedule; group meetings for introduction of courses and elective selection; computer lab workshops; review and refine course requests; resolve schedule conflicts; monitor and balance class size

 

5.

Parent Programs, such as grade level programs for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, College and Career event for students and parents, Financial Aid night, coordination of parent and teacher conferences

 

6.

 

Special programs such as transition to high school program, freshmen orientation, Making High School Count, Making the College Search Count, coordination of AP testing, Governor's School applications, Senior Awards Night

7.

 

Support:  Individual and group counseling; support of 9 <sup>th</sup> Grade cluster Program; academic, social and emotional support, referrals to Student Assistance Counselors; student advocate

   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT            10 Months

          Salary as per SOMEA Agreement

 

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools


525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
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