Leave Replacement School Counselor: Student Growth & Support

West-Windsor-Plainsboro-Regional-School-District; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is seeking a School Counselor for a leave replacement at Community Middle School in Plainsboro, NJ. The role focuses on supporting students academically, personally, and socially while collaborating with parents and staff.

Starting immediately for September 2026 through February 2027, the counselor delivers the district curriculum, supports crisis interventions, and participates in student placement reviews and community engagements.

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid School Counselor Certificate.
• Experience: Prior school counseling experience.
• Skills & Knowledge: Interpersonal skills and knowledge of counseling issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the district school counseling curriculum to meet student academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Foster student academic, career, and personal/social development via classroom lessons, pull-out groups, and individual counselor meetings.
• Provide swift and efficient intervention and continued support for crisis situations.
• Work closely with the Child Study Team to enhance opportunities for children with special needs.
• Assist new students in adjusting to the school and community environment.
• Review records of all new students and report significant information regarding placement or any other concerns to the building principal.
• Make cumulative records available on all students and assist in the interpretation of data.
• Disseminate appropriate school counseling information to the broader school community.
• Meet with individual parents to facilitate the specific needs of their child.
• Provide in-service training for specific needs and to present new ideas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling knowledge

Experience in school counseling

Education

Valid School Counselor Certificate

Prior school counseling experience

Master degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Genesis Employee Portal

Job description

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is seeking a School Counselor for a leave replacement at Community Middle School in Plainsboro, NJ. The role focuses on supporting students academically, personally, and socially while collaborating with parents and staff.

Starting immediately for September 2026 through February 2027, the counselor delivers the district curriculum, supports crisis interventions, and participates in student placement reviews and community engagements.