School Counselor - Leave Replacement

Kenilworth Public Schools; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenilworth Public Schools seeks a School Counselor for a leave replacement position at David Brearley High School. The role requires a valid NJDOE K-12 School Counseling Certificate and demonstrated counseling expertise to support students and families.

Per diem rates apply: $125 per day; long-term sub rates at $250 or $345 per day depending on duration. Time counts for tenure as specified by district policy, with no comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Valid NJDOE K-12 School Counseling Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective counseling methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive planning experience, to assess student needs and to provide appropriate support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators and teachers to promote student success.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with high school students, families, colleagues, and administrators.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

NJDOE K-12 School Counseling Certificate

Job description

ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SY

School Counselor – Leave Replacement Position – David Brearley High School

Qualifications

• Valid NJDOE K-12 School Counseling Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective counseling methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive planning experience, to assess student needs and to provide appropriate support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators and teachers to promote student success.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with high school students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Must meet NJ Residency requirements as per the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).

Reports To

Designated Administrator

Terms of Employment: Kenilworth Board of Education's Leave Replacement rates and benefits

Per Diem

$125

per day

The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Long-term sub less than 6 months

$250

per day

The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Long-term sub 6 months or longer

$345

per day

The employee is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Long-term, full school year assignment

Step 1

BA benefits the first of the month after 30 days of service.

The position is not eligible for additional compensation in the form of stipends for extracurricular activities, coaching, or tuition reimbursement based on district policy.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1:1, time accrued in a leave replacement position does not count towards tenure.