Elementary School Guidance Counselor - Student Support

Palisades Park School District; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palisades Park School District seeks a School Guidance Counselor for Lindbergh Elementary School to provide guidance services that support students' personal, educational, and career planning.

The candidate must hold or be eligible for New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Counselor Endorsement, with experience collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to implement counseling programs and Student Support Services.

Qualifications

• NJ Educational Services Certificate / School Social Counselor Endorsement or eligibility.
• NJ Instructional Certificate required.
• Previous experience as a school guidance counselor or SAC preferred.
• Knowledge of testing and evaluation, guidance theories, and 21st Century Life and Career Standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct assistance to students and parents.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
• Assists students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities through tests and data.
• Maintains relationships with child study team and supervisor.
• Supports student orientation and information relative to curriculum and opportunities.
• Conferences with parents/guardians to plan interventions.
• Helps develop grade-level transition activities.
• Coordinates school-based prevention and family support programs.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Student advocacy

Parent communication

Test coordination

Education

New Jersey Educational Services Certificate / School Social Counselor Endorsement or eligibility; NJ Instructional Certificate.

Job description

Palisades Park School District seeks a School Guidance Counselor for Lindbergh Elementary School to provide guidance services that support students' personal, educational, and career planning.

The candidate must hold or be eligible for New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Social Counselor Endorsement, with experience collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to implement counseling programs and Student Support Services.