Leave Replacement School Counselor - High School

Qualifications

Appropriate New Jersey Certification

Essential Duties

The High School Guidance Counselor has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

• Reviews transcripts and creates schedules for incoming students and assists with their adjustment to Nutley High School.
• Counsels assigned caseload in making personal, social, educational and vocational choices.
• Links students with in house and community resources and referrals as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents/guardians.
• Assists students with the interpretation of test results (SAT, ACT, PARCC, ASVAB, ACCUPLACER).
• Assists in the preparation and processing of school/college, financial assistance, summer program, scholarship, and employment applications.
• Assists students with building teacher-student relationships.
• Maintains cumulative, activity, and other records as assigned.
• Reviews transcript records and other performance data for assigned counselees.
• Collaborates with peers and supervisor to plan for and present evening programs, on-site instant decision days, college & career fair, etc.
• Delivers classroom lessons.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by director of guidance, principal and/or designee.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation of Performance

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy. Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills

Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.