Elementary School Counselor - Leave of Absence

Wallington Fire Department - New Jersey

Wallington, NJ

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School

Date Available:
10/19/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Maternity Leave October-May

Elementary School Counselor

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Guidance, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.
Assists in the scheduling of classes.
Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.
Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.
Assists with the registration and orientation students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Act as a resource for parents and students with respect to drug/alcohol addiction and recovery, mental health and wellness, and for counseling (in and out of school)

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: Guidance Counselor
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.

Experience
Successful prior teaching and/or counseling preferred.

Contract/Salary- 62,000.00-73,987.00

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