School Counselor - Middle School - 1 Year Contract

Ann A. Mullen Middle School; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann A. Mullen Middle School in Gloucester Township, NJ, seeks a School Counselor for a 1-year contract to support students in personal, educational, and occupational planning.

The candidate must hold or be eligible for a New Jersey School Counselor or Student Personnel Services Certificate, with 3+ years in teaching or counseling and the ability to collaborate with families, staff and community groups.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a N.J. School Counselor Certificate or Student Personnel Services Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience and/or experience in counseling service preferred; knowledge of computerized master schedule development desirable.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and career/educational information and placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities using teacher comments and test scores.
• Maintain student records and ensure confidentiality.
• Provide information and recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.
• Work to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
• Discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Plan guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Work with students on an individual basis to address personal problems related to home, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents as needed.
• Interpret the guidance program to the community.
• Provide in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers.
• Advise administrators and faculty on student discipline as requested.
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Other tasks as assigned within certification areas.

Education

N.J. School Counselor Certificate or Student Personnel Services Certificate

Job description

School Counselor - Middle School - 1 Year Contract

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds or is eligible for a N.J. School Counselor Certificate or Student Personnel Services Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience and/or experience in counseling service preferred; knowledge of computerized master schedule development desirable.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and career/educational information and placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations.

REPORTS TO:
Clinical Support Services Supervisor - Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance and counseling services to make successful personal, educational and occupational life plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data. Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.
• Works to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers as requested.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline as requested.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Other tasks as from time to time may be assigned within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

SALARY:

($64,2920 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

BENEFITS:

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10-month year

VACATION:
There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

School Counselor - Middle School - 1 Year Contract

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Job Details

Job ID: 5989537

Application Deadline: Nov 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SCHOOLCOUNSELOR - Ann Mullen Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds or is eligible for a N.J. School Counselor Certificate or Student Personnel Services Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience and/or experience in counseling service preferred; knowledge of computerized master schedule development desirable.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design and career/educational information and placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations.

REPORTS TO:
Clinical Support Services Supervisor - Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance and counseling services to make successful personal, educational and occupational life plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data. Works with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.
• Works to resolve students’ educational handicaps.
• Works to discover and develop special abilities of students.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Plans guidance field trips to schools, colleges, and industry for interested students.
• Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Confers with parents whenever necessary.
• Interprets the guidance program to the community.
• Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers as requested.
• Advises administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline as requested.
• Assists in the orientation of new faculty members.
• Other tasks as from time to time may be assigned within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

SALARY:

As per GTEA Contract

($64,2920 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

BENEFITS:

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10-month year

VACATION:
There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time