Anticipated Opening: Replacement Guidance Counselor

Haddon Heights School District Haddon Heights, NJ Anticipated Opening: Replacement Guidance Counselor Haddon Heights Jr/Sr High School (grades 7-12) Full time without medical benefits Anticipated Dates: October 2026 through December 2027 HHEA Certified Staff Contract 2024-2029 Teacher Salary Guide for the 2026-2027 School Year StepBAMAMA+30PHD 1-258,351 62,121 63,121 64,236 3-458,751 62,521 63,521 64,636 559,151 62,921 63,921 65,036 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Counsels students on an individual basis regarding personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment. Provides individual and group counseling to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns. Provides immediate support in crisis situations. Counsels students in course and subject selection. Counsels students in order to plan, explore, and evaluate post high school education. Obtains and disseminates career and post high school education information to students. Counsels students in order to plan, explore, and evaluate career interests and choices. Remains abreast of current developments, new trends, and new information in guidance and counseling, career and post high school educational opportunities. Orients new students to school procedures and the school's opportunities for learning and engagement. Maintains the accuracy and confidentiality of student records and provides student information to other schools, colleges, potential employers, and other governmental agencies according to Board policy. Helps to identify students with special needs and makes appropriate referrals based on those needs. Makes recommendations to colleges and scholarship agencies. Develops good working relationships with families and confers with them as necessary. Aids in the administration and interpretation of the district testing program. Provides input to administrators and staff on matters of student concern. Participates in threat assessment meetings when requested by a school administrator or designee. May be assigned as the 504 & I&RS Coordinators for their assigned school(s) May be assigned as the Anti-Bullying Specialist, conducting investigations are required by state legislation and board policy. May conduct HIB investigations throughout the district as needed in the case of a conflict of interest. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Remains abreast of current developments, new trends, and contemporary interpretations within their professional field. Performs other duties which may be within the scope of their employment and certifications as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee. Applicant must possess: NJ Certification for School Counselor (2702) Proof of New Jersey Residency Please submit an application, letter of interest, resume, and copy of certification through the Haddon Heights School District Employment website. Position will remain open until filled. Please select the link below to apply: Haddon Heights School District - Employment AA/EOE