Elementary School Counselor - Leave Replacement

Board of Education of Lincoln Park Inc; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Lincoln Park Inc. is seeking a School Counselor Leave Replacement for elementary level, located at Lincoln Park Elementary School.

The anticipated dates are December 17, 2026 to May 12, 2027, with duties supporting K-8 guidance development and collaboration with staff and families. Applicants should have a Masters in counseling or related field, hold a School Counselor Certificate, and preferably possess Elementary Certification and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling or related field.
• School Counselor Certificate is required.
• Elementary Certification and teaching experience desirable.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, teachers, parents, and administrators to implement the development of individual uniqueness in pupils to its maximum potential.
• Provides the opportunity for students to develop: self-awareness; self-esteem; positive interpersonal relationships; positive school attitude; appropriate values; and improve problem solving and decision-making.
• Utilizes individual counseling to assist student's personal adjustment, and explore ideas, feelings and behaviors in a private atmosphere.
• Utilizes group counseling to allow students the opportunity to learn from each other by sharing ideas and obtaining feedback from peers.
• Creates and implements a developmental guidance program that targets specific proficiencies for each grade level K-8.
• Attends staff meetings to coordinate and share information with staff to meet the individual needs of the student.
• Consults with teachers, parents, and administrators to problem solve, to share information/alternatives, to foster objective attitudes, and to coordinate approaches to meet the needs of the student.
• Acts as a liaison between school, home and other helping professions.
• Guides students in the development of pre-vocational and career opportunities.
• Confers with the faculty regarding affective concerns of students.
• Provides information to district committees on issues such as curriculum revision, professional development and report card revision.
• Responds immediately to requests for crisis intervention for students when contacted by staff, administrators and parents.
• Maintains a current knowledge of trends and techniques within the counseling field and continually pursues personal/professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal or Director of Special Services.

Education

Masters Degree in counseling or related field

School Counselor Certificate

Elementary Certification

Teaching experience desirable

Job description

Board of Education of Lincoln Park Inc. is seeking a School Counselor Leave Replacement for elementary level, located at Lincoln Park Elementary School.

The anticipated dates are December 17, 2026 to May 12, 2027, with duties supporting K-8 guidance development and collaboration with staff and families. Applicants should have a Masters in counseling or related field, hold a School Counselor Certificate, and preferably possess Elementary Certification and teaching experience.