ESSA Title I School Counselors for College Planning and Workshops

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools in Hackensack, NJ, seeks ESSA Title I funded school counselors for the 2026-2027 school year to develop and deliver virtual college planning and career workshops for 11th and 12th graders and their families.

Counselors will create a curriculum of workshops (College Essay, FAFSA, Common Applications, Financial Aid), coordinate accounts for students, collaborate with college reps, engage parents, and support the admissions process; additional duties as assigned by the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, students, and parents.
• Experience and success in working with students and communicating with parents.
• Must maintain attendance and punctuality as part of job performance.
• Ability to engage families and coordinate programs and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement virtual college and career planning workshops for 11th and 12th grade students and families.
• Develop and deliver 3 full-day college planning workshops for rising seniors.
• Create curriculum on college admissions topics (e.g., College Essay, FAFSA, Common Applications, Financial Aid).
• Assist students in creating relevant accounts (Common Application, FAFSA, etc.).
• Collaborate with college representatives to support curriculum implementation.
• Engage parents in learning about the college admissions process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Parental engagement

Organizational skills

Education

NJ School Counselor Certification

Job description

ESSA Title I School Counselors for College Planning and Workshops JobID: 4264

• Position Type: 2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/ Certified Staff
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Hackensack High School
• Date Available: 12/01/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ESSA TITLE I SCHOOL COUNSELORS

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Title

ESSA Title I Funded School Counselors for College Plannng and Workshops

Job Description

School Counseling facilitators will develop and implement virtual college and career planning workshops for future and current grade 11 and 12 students and families.

Facilitators will develop and implement 3 full day college planning workshops for rising seniors.

Job Summary

• The work will take place between December 2026 and May 2027
• Facilitators will develop a curriculum (series of workshops) regarding various aspects of the college admission process (ex: College Essay, Common Applications, Financial Aid, etc.)
• Facilitators will support students and families with creating relevant accounts (Common Application, FAFSA, etc), as needed.
• Facilitators will collaborate with college representatives to support the implementation of the curriculum.
• Facilitators will develop opportunities to engage parents in learning about the college admission process.
• Develop workshops on areas of the college admissions process. (ex: College Essay, Common Applications, Financial Aid, etc.)
• Facilitators will support students and families with creating relevant accounts (Common Application, FAFSA, etc), as needed.
• Facilitators will collaborate with college representatives to support the implementation of the curriculum.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Qualifications

• Appropriate NJ School Counselor Certification
• Currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools
• Satisfactory record of attendance and punctuality
• Experience and successful practice working with students and communicating with parents
• Demonstrated the ability to collaborate
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and writing
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Demonstrate organization and management skills with coordination of programs

Working Conditions

• College and Career Planning Workshops: Hackensack High School for the 2026-2027 school year
• College and Career Planning Facilitators-
  • 4 counselors - 25 hours each -OR-
  • 5 counselors - 20 hours each

Salary

As per HBOE/HEA Agreement; 100% ESSA Title I Funded

Application Process

Apply Online via Frontline/AppliTrack

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted followed by recommendations made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.