Guidance Counselor- bilingual preferred

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
5/7/2026

Location:
Bound Brook High School

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
until filled


TITLE: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

QUALIFICATIONS:


1. Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement or eligibility
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board;
knowledge of computerized master schedule development
desirable
3. 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
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively
with students, parents, staff and community groups and
organizations
5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Principal/School Counseling Services Director

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:

1. 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.
2. Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.
3. Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions
and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.
4. Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff
members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate
benefit of students.
5. Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directives
and recommendations as needed.
6. Works closely with and involves parents in planning students' career plans, and
assists in the resolution of school-related problems.
7. Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
8. Registers students new to the school, provides orientation and information
relative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.
9. Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of
improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational
program being offered by the school.
10. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assists those that
do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
11. Arranges for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to
make up noted deficiencies.
12. Maintains a professional office environment.
13. Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning,
selection and implementation of new course offerings.
14. Makes effective use of community resources in developing and expanding
guidance services and activities.
15. Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to high school/
middle school, which may include orientation programs for students and
parents.
16. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
inservice education and other professional growth activities.
17. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state
law and provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of
certified staff.

APPROVED BY: BOARD OF EDUCATION DATE: ____4/27/09____
REVISED: _________________
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with
pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment;
exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Tenure Employees Hearing Law
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority of pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibited
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A Substance abuse
N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education
N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment
N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificate
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13 School counselor
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers
N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development
Page 4 of 4 Rev. 2/07
N.J.A.C. 6A:17 Students at risk of not receiving a public education
N.J.A.C. 6A:30 Evaluation of the performance of school districts
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staff
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff members
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff
members
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12.2 School level planning
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-13 Student behavior
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A 1100 et seq.
Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (Revised September 2002)
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P. L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.

BBEA Teachers:
Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.

BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT
PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91
**Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer**