Anticipated Leave Replacement School Counselor

Anticipated Leave Replacement School Counselor
Roselle Park Middle School

Dates:     August, 2026 - December, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic, career and social emotional support and intervention to students in grades 6-8.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 220 students.
• Create, implement and manage Section 504 plans.
• Participate as a member of the I&RS team.
• Conduct classroom lessons.
• Create and deliver school-wide programming to fulfill NJDOE initiatives (i.e. Week of Respect, etc..).
• Serve as a parent/guardian point of contact for academic and school related concerns.
• Assist administration and staff with daily school operations including but not limited to arrival/dismissal and lunchtime cafeteria coverage as needed.

Qualifications:     

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Endorsement - School Counselor
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations.
• 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.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

SALARY:  $66,000.00 (to be prorated for contract term)

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, prescription, and dental benefits
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement allotments

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply through Frontline.  JobID #418

https://www.applitrack.com/rpsd/onlineapp/

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Roselle Park School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay Transparency Notice:  In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the compensation and benefits information provided above reflects a good faith estimate for the position.  Final compensation may be influenced by factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and alignment with the needs of the district.