School Guidance Counselor (NJ) - Student Support & Testing

Jackson School District; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson School District in New Jersey is seeking a School Counselor for Grades 5-6 at the Jackson Township Building. The position is available 01/01/2027, with a closing date of 11/02/2026.

Applicants must hold the NJ Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement, or be eligible, and must pass a criminal history background check. The role requires effective communication with students, families, staff, and community partners and entails collaboration across program areas.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement or eligibility.
• Experience as determined by the board; knowledge of computerized master schedule development desirable.
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, and career education information and placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident status.

Skills

Communication with students andParents

Testing and evaluation knowledge

Guidance program design

Education

New Jersey Educational Services Certificate / School Counselor Endorsement or eligibility

Job description

Jackson School District in New Jersey is seeking a School Counselor for Grades 5-6 at the Jackson Township Building. The position is available 01/01/2027, with a closing date of 11/02/2026.

Applicants must hold the NJ Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement, or be eligible, and must pass a criminal history background check. The role requires effective communication with students, families, staff, and community partners and entails collaboration across program areas.