School Counselor - LOA at Voorhees Township School District

• To provide learning experiences to assist the students in self-understanding, self-responsibilities, and decision-making with respect to their emotional, social and academic environment.
• To have the students become more aware of their academic abilities and limitations.
• To provide opportunities for the students to become aware of their educational interests.
• To have students, staff, parents and the community become aware of the role and services provided by the school counselor.
• To collect, maintain, provide and interpret test data to assist students, staff and parents in making realistic decisions.
• To provide for any student, their parents, or any staff member, access to any test data on that student.
• To accumulate and disseminate educational, occupational, social and guidance service information to students, parents, staff and community.
• To counsel students individually and in small or large groups on personal and educational problems.
• To orientate new students to the school via small group counseling.
• To aid in the administration and supervision of academic testing.
• To interpret test results to students, parents and the teaching staff.
• To consult with parents about students who are having personal or academic difficulties.
• To aid in the academic placement and scheduling of students.
• To collaborate with the Child Study Team, Intervention and Referral Services Team, and Response to Intervention personnel to facilitate equal educational opportunity for students in the least restrictive environment; to coordinate Section 504 plan for identified students and serve as Section 504 case managers.
• To keep an open line of communications between guidance and administration.
• To provide in-service training for the teaching staff in areas pertaining to the guidance program.
• To participate and assist in the establishment of any new or innovative programs within the school.
• Conduct daily attendance checks on students who have been absent three days or more.
• Arrange for completion of assignments and/or tutoring. Consult teachers and compile assignments for students absent for a week or more.
• Facilitate programs to ensure the safety and well-being of students socially and emotionally, including anti-bullying, child abuse prevention, and substance abuse awareness.
• Facilitate implementation of the district’s alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse program including prevention, assessment, intervention, referral, discipline and continuity of care for students:
• Assist in the effective implementation of board policies and procedures.
• Serve as an information resource for substance abuse curriculum development and instruction;
• Develop and administer intervention services in the district;
• Provide counseling services to pupils regarding substance abuse problems and where necessary and appropriate, cooperate with juvenile justice officials in the rendering of substance abuse treatment services.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
   

• Knowledge of New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
• Knowledge of HIB policy and regulation
• Knowledge of 504 policy and regulation
• Knowledge of counseling methodology
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.

• Valid New Jersey School Counselor Certificate

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

Ten month year. 

Salary: The salary for this position shall be set in accordance with the negotiated salary guidelines in the VTEA agreement, https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/our-district-09/employment-opportunities/emplyment-contracts