School Counselor

Cherry Hill Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Sick/Personal/Bereavement days

Job summary

Cherry Hill Public Schools seeks a School Counselor at Stockton Elementary School to provide socio-emotional and academic counseling to students. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families to support diverse learners and ensure a positive school climate.

The position requires NJ School Counselor Certification and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with preferred experience in testing, scheduling, and CTE pathways. Full-time commitment with benefits applies.

Qualifications

• NJ School Counselor Certification required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, communication, and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to provide socio-emotional and academic counseling to groups and individuals.
• Ability to evaluate school programs and resources to best support needs of students and families.
• Desire and ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability.
• Experience with testing, scheduling, and CTE pathways (preferred).
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Serve on Student Success Team to identify students who may need targeted supports.
• Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Responsibilities

• Provide socio-emotional and academic counseling to individuals and groups.
• Evaluate school programs and resources to support students and families.
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Participate on the Student Success Team to identify students needing targeted supports.
• Handle extra duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Assist with testing, scheduling, and CTE pathway coordination (preferred).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Socio-emotional counseling

Education

NJ School Counselor Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Stockton Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• NJ School Counselor Certification
• Strong interpersonal, written, communication, and confidentiality skills
• Ability to provide socio-emotional and academic counseling to groups and individuals
• Ability to evaluate school programs and resources to best support needs of students and families
• Desire and ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability
• Experience with testing, scheduling, and CTE pathways (preferred)
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Serve on Student Success Team to identify students who may need targeted supports
• Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal

Salary: $60,653 - $115,891 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included

Certification and Alternate Route Requirements

All alternate route candidates ("Certificate of Eligibility") must show completion of 50 hours of pre-service training through a DOE approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the AppliTrack portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/CEprogramproviders.shtml

Legal Requirements

*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.

Residency Requirement

Candidates must become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70.