School Counselor

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
5/8/2026

Location:
Columbia High School

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
1.0 FTE - COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2026

THE POSITION

This candidate's primary responsibility is to counsel students in resolving personal, educational and career concerns. The counselor helps students learn behavior, subject matter, and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. New Jersey Student Personnel Services or School Counselor Certificate required.
2. Experience as a high school teacher and/or guidance counselor preferred.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Passion and commitment to secondary level education.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive salary structure that is designed to recognize and reward your dedication to education and professional growth. As you advance in your career and pursue higher education, your compensation will reflect your increased expertise. Our salaries, which are commensurate with each individual's qualifications, are as follows:

Starting Salary Range:
• Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - $100,315
• Master's Degree: $77,450 - $109,865
• Master's + 30 Credits: $81,565 - $115,450
• Doctorate: $84,565 - $118,450

Key Highlights:
Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment
Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees
Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators

Benefits:
Medical, and dental insurance
Participation in the NJ state pension system
Paid sick and personal days
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Life insurance

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Intervention: Interface with Child Study Team; refer students for intervention and referral committee; individual and group counseling; provide options for student growth and development; review report cards and progress reports; counsel students regarding academic progress

2.

Planning: Post-high school planning and transition to opportunities beyond high school; transcript review and interpretation; review of testing results

3.

Communication, such as departmental bulletin and newsletter, web page and e-mail, contact with parents, universities, schools and places of employment

4.

Scheduling: Contribute to the building of the Master Schedule; group meetings for introduction of courses and elective selection; computer lab workshops; review and refine course requests; resolve schedule conflicts; monitor and balance class size

5.

Parent Programs, such as grade level programs for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, College and Career event for students and parents, Financial Aid night, coordination of parent and teacher conferences

6.

Special programs such as transition to high school program, freshmen orientation, Making High School Count, Making the College Search Count, coordination of AP testing, Governor's School applications, Senior Awards Night

7.

Support: Individual and group counseling; academic, social and emotional support, referrals to Student Assistance Counselors; student advocate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement