ANTICIPATED: School Counselor

Manville School District; Weston (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health and Dental plans

NJ Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund (

tpA

Job summary

Manville School District in Weston Elementary School is seeking an anticipated School Counselor for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track position. The counselor will develop a classroom counseling curriculum, assist in academic and career planning, and collaborate with families to support student development.

The role requires NJ School Counselor endorsement or eligibility, MA in Counseling, and a proven ability to communicate with students, parents, staff, and community groups.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Counselor endorsement or eligibility.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of counseling, and program design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum.
• Assist students in academic and career planning and social/emotional development.
• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities to plan educational and career goals.
• Evaluate student progress towards promotion.
• Collaborate with families to support student academic and social-emotional development.
• Provide individual and small group counseling in various settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to meet student needs.
• Provide referrals to outside agencies and specialists.
• Participate in activities contributing to school operations.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program.
• Engage in professional development and stay current in the field.
• Promote understanding of diverse populations and cultures.
• Prepare students for transitions to next levels.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

M.A. Counseling

Job description

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• Position Type: Student Services/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Weston Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026

ANTICIPATED: School Counselor

Full Time, 10-month position, Tenure Track position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey School CounselorEndorsement or eligibility.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation,theories of individual and group counselingtechniques, elementary/secondary schoolcounseling program design, and careereducational information and placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate andwork effectively with students, parents, staff,and community groups and organizations

EDUCATION: M.A. Counseling

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Counseling / Building Principal

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To help students achieve personal fulfillment byproviding counseling services to make successful personal/social, educational, and occupational lifeplans.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum in a classroom setting.
• 2. Assist students in academic and career planning and social/emotional development.
• 3. Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities to plan educational and career goals.
• 4. Evaluate student progress towards promotion.
• 5. Work collaboratively with families to support student academic, social-emotionaldevelopment, and college and career planning.
• 6. Provide individual and small group counseling in a variety of settings.
• 7. Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to understand and meet the needs ofstudents in the school setting.
• 8. Provide appropriate referrals of students and families to outside agencies andspecialists.
• 9. Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school.
• 10. Plan, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program.
• 11. Participate in professional development to stay abreast of the field.
• 12. Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures.
• 13. Prepare students to transition to the next level: middle school, high school, andpost-high school activities.
• 14. Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality.
• 15. Maintain a close relationship with the child study team, following directives andrecommendations as needed.
• 16. Register new students to the school and provide orientation and information aboutschool procedures, curriculum, extracurricular activities, and opportunities.
• 17. Participate in follow-up studies of former students to improve services and evaluate theeffectiveness of the school's educational program.
• 18. Interpret student data and assessment results appropriately in the counselingenvironment to identify trends.
• 19. Assist in evaluating current curriculum offerings and in planning, selecting, andimplementing new course offerings.
• 20. Maintain a professional office environment.
• 21. Performs other duties within their employment and certification scope may be assignedby the supervisor.

Benefits:

• Competitive Health and Dental plans
• NJ Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
• paid sick/personal days
• paid holidays
• retirement plans (403b and 457b)
• professional development opportunities
• tuition reimbursement

Salary in accordance with the Manville Education Association. The annual salary range is commensurate with education level and years of experience, starting at $66,705 (minimum) to $95,850 (maximum).

Manville School Districtis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Postings current as of 11/8/2026 6:57:00 AM CST.

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