Title: Guidance Counselor - Leave of Absence Opening November 30, 2026 - April 30, 2027 Qualifications: New Jersey Guidance Certificate Reports To: Superintendent of Schools and/or Appropriate Building Principal Job Goal: To counsel students regarding educational and vocational goals as well as personal and social concerns. Performance Responsibilities:
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To counsel students in individual routine matters, problems referred by teachers, parents, administrators or counselee.
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To keep on file pertinent data relative to student, school and community activities.
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To assist teachers in interpreting records to help them understand their students.
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To speak with DYFS and law enforcement personnel as needed.
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To refer students to the appropriate persons or agencies in the community when special assistance is needed.
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To interview and help transition students entering for the first time, and those withdrawing or transferring.
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To contact the student in cases of failure, excessive absences, tardiness or outstanding success.
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To counsel students on post-graduate educational and vocational plans.
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To counsel each student in the selection of courses of study in keeping with that student’s purposes, ability, interests and vocational and educational goals.
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To interpret test scores, past achievement records and other evaluative data.
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To encourage participation in co-curricular activities.
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To administer and proctor appropriate group tests.
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To review credits on permanent record cards.
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To arrange for homework assignments when students or parents request because of illness or extended absence.
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To assist in arranging for home instruction.
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To visit colleges, attend workshops, visit community absences, businesses, industries and business or technical schools.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
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Supervise behavior on school property for the safety and well being of students, personnel and visitors.
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Perform other duties, which may be within the scope of his/her employment, and certifications as may be assigned by administrative superiors.
Salary as per negotiated agreement
Manchester Township School District is a regular school district located in Ocean County with 6 schools, 286 teachers and 2,801 students. Total Revenue is $78,576,000 and is trending flat. Manchester Township School District spends $24,921 per student per year on instruction.