Guidance Counselor - Leave Replacement

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Guidance Counselor - Leave Replacement Positions available at the Elementary School level Replacement for Guidance Counselors on a leave of absence Length of positions may vary Requirements: New Jersey School Counselor Certificate Experience working with children, preferred Successful clearance of criminal history All Substitutes must be BOE approved Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year Salary: $357/day (per HTEA Step 1 2026/27 MA Teacher Guide) Benefits: Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits) In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position. AA/EEO *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations. *Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)