School Counselor- Phifer

School Counselor

Phifer Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs
• Administers, scores and evaluates standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred
• Interprets the results of psychological testing and assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services and participates in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils
• Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records
• Provides psychological counseling to students, parents and staff and, as needed, makes referrals to appropriate community resources
• Assists in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars
• Keeps the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological services
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities
• Observes pupils in classrooms and other school settings
• Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics
• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies
• Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or student personnel services director
• Enhances the relationships with administration and staff members by communicating effectively, facilitating teamwork that supports department objectives and goals
• Monitors and reviews the productivity and provides recommendations to improve the quality and quantity of the district's mental health supports and training opportunities
• Develops rapport with individuals, groups and communities to improve the well-being of students
• Encourages students to discuss emotions and experiences
• Examines issues including substance abuse, self-regulation, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, social skills, self-image stress and suicide
• Assists student define goals, plan actions and gain insight
• Develops therapeutic processes
• Conducts evidenced-based evaluation processes to determine students who are at risk of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
• Takes a holistic (mind and body) approach to the well-being of students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications:

• Certified New Jersey School Counselor
• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement #2702
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms:

Salary, terms and conditions as per PEA contract Salary Range: $67,055-$105,594

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to and choose employment. Please submit your resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline for Application: Until Filled E.O.E. m/f/d/v