Mullica Township School District
Elementary Counselor - Leave of Absence
Mullica Township School District, Elwood, New Jersey, us, 08217
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 • Maintains a close relationship with the Child Study Team, following directives and recommendations as needed. • Supports and assists the efforts of the I & RS, the Core Team, and other appropriate groups. • Serves as a consultant to the faculty concerning matters related to guidance services. • Confers with staff regarding students with problems and/or special needs. • Serves as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provides thorough and timely reports, data, etc., as requested by administration. C. Student and Parent Orientation • Assists students new to the school district and providing orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. • Participates in planning and implementing programs which contribute to a smooth transition between grade levels and/or to post-secondary education, which may include orientation programs for students and parents. • Serves as a resource for information regarding the educational program, activities and services of the school. D. Professional Development • Maintains and enhances job-related skills and knowledge through professional reading and participation, in appropriate workshops, conferences, meetings of other activities in accordance with district procedures. • Contributes to the professional development of district staff by providing information and assistance about the Counseling Program and the students it serves. E. School / Community Relations • Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate. • Utilizes the resources of the community in developing and enhancing counseling services and activities. • Cooperates and shares professionally with members of the staff. • Assists in interpreting the Counseling Services Program within the schools and community. • Assists community agencies and resource people who deal with students' needs. F. Other Assigned Duties • Performs all other tasks and assumes such other duties as designated by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-2026 SY Leave of Absence Replacement Position
• PAY RATE: As per the MTEA contract, prorated BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Prescription
Attachment(s):
School 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 • Maintains a close relationship with the Child Study Team, following directives and recommendations as needed. • Supports and assists the efforts of the I & RS, the Core Team, and other appropriate groups. • Serves as a consultant to the faculty concerning matters related to guidance services. • Confers with staff regarding students with problems and/or special needs. • Serves as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provides thorough and timely reports, data, etc., as requested by administration. C. Student and Parent Orientation • Assists students new to the school district and providing orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. • Participates in planning and implementing programs which contribute to a smooth transition between grade levels and/or to post-secondary education, which may include orientation programs for students and parents. • Serves as a resource for information regarding the educational program, activities and services of the school. D. Professional Development • Maintains and enhances job-related skills and knowledge through professional reading and participation, in appropriate workshops, conferences, meetings of other activities in accordance with district procedures. • Contributes to the professional development of district staff by providing information and assistance about the Counseling Program and the students it serves. E. School / Community Relations • Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes a reasonable effort to communicate with parents when necessary and appropriate. • Utilizes the resources of the community in developing and enhancing counseling services and activities. • Cooperates and shares professionally with members of the staff. • Assists in interpreting the Counseling Services Program within the schools and community. • Assists community agencies and resource people who deal with students' needs. F. Other Assigned Duties • Performs all other tasks and assumes such other duties as designated by the Building Principal or Superintendent.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-2026 SY Leave of Absence Replacement Position
• PAY RATE: As per the MTEA contract, prorated BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Prescription
Attachment(s):
School Counselor