About Job

SCHOOL COUNSELOR - 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.