Leave Replacement School Counselor - Middle School

NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutley Board of Education in Nutley, NJ is seeking a Leave Replacement School Counselor for JH Walker Middle School to support students' personal, social, educational and vocational development. Responsibilities include counseling caseload, coordinating with families, maintaining records, and assisting with college and financial aid processes.

Certification by New Jersey is required; the assignment runs February through June 2027.

Qualifications

• NJ Certification required.
• Experience in a middle school setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records.

Responsibilities

• Counsel caseload addressing personal, social, and educational needs.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Assist with college and financial aid applications.
• Maintain student records and reports.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Communication with families

Education

New Jersey Certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nutley Board of Education

Leave Replacement School Counselor - Middle School JobID: 3805

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted:
  11/7/2026
• Location:
  JH Walker Middle School (MS)

LRT POSITION WILL RUN FROM FEBRUARY 2027-JUNE 2027.

Qualifications: Appropriate New Jersey Certification

Essential Duties: The Middle School Guidance Counselor has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews transcripts and creates schedules for incoming students and assists with their adjustment to JHWMS.
• Counsels assigned caseload in making personal, social, educational and vocational choices.
• Links students within house and community resources and referrals as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents/guardians.
• Assists students with the interpretation of test results.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of school/college, financial assistance, summer program, scholarship, and employment applications.
• Assists students with building teacher-student relationships.
• Maintains cumulative, activity, and other records as assigned. Reviews transcript records and other performance data for assigned counselees.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by director of guidance, principal and/or designee.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Postings current as of 11/11/2026 2:57:48 PM CST.

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