Guidance Counselor - Leave Replacement

Hamilton Township School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 5 months

Paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District is seeking a Leave Replacement Guidance Counselor at the elementary level. The role requires a New Jersey School Counselor Certificate and prior experience with children, with successful clearance of criminal history and BOE approval for substitutes.

Effective for the 2026-2027 school year, the position offers a daily rate of compensation with benefits after a probationary period, and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• New Jersey School Counselor Certificate required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Successful clearance of criminal history; BOE approval required for substitutes.

Responsibilities

• Replacement for Guidance Counselor on a leave of absence.
• Length of positions may vary; provide support at the elementary level.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

New Jersey School Counselor Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

• Position Type: GUIDANCE/ School Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Elementary
• Closing Date: 11/08/2026

Guidance Counselor - Leave Replacement

Positions availableat the Elementary School level

• Replacement for Guidance Counselorson a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Requirements:

• New JerseySchool CounselorCertificate
• Experience working with children,preferred
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Effective: 2026- 2027School Year

• $357/day (per HTEA Step 1 2026/27 MA Teacher Guide)

Benefits:

Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits) In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations. *Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act ( https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 7:03:43 AM CST.

Permanent employees only. All substitutes must complete a full application using the links above.

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