Guidance Counselor Leave Replacement

Elmwood Park Public Schools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMWOOD Park Board of Education School District in Midland, TX is seeking a Leave Replacement Guidance Counselor for the High School from February 2027 to June 2027. The role supports students, parents, and staff by providing information on career and educational opportunities and administering career assessments.

The successful candidate will interpret assessment data, assist with course selections, scheduling, admissions, scholarships, and coordinate with educators and community partners to

Qualifications

• Certification required: NJ State Certification as Guidance Counselor.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education.
• Knowledge of guidance counseling and college admission processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide information on career and educational opportunities and interpret assessments.
• Assist students in selecting courses and evaluating career interests.
• Coordinate with teachers, administrators and community partners to provide guidance services.
• Plan field trips to higher education institutions and coordinate admissions information.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Data analysis

Group counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

NJ State Certification as Guidance Counselor

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: High School
• Date Available: 02/19/2027

Guidance Counselor Leave Replacement - High School

February 2027- June 2027

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
• Assists in the scheduling of classes.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
• Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
• Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
• Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: NJ State Certification as a Guidance Counselor

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education