ESSA Title I School Counselors for College Planning and Workshops

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HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ESSA TITLE I SCHOOL COUNSELORS 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR Title: ESSA Title I Funded School Counselors for College Plannng and Workshops Job Description: School Counseling facilitators will develop and implement virtual college and career planning workshops for future and current grade 11 and 12 students and families. Facilitators will develop and implement 3 full day college planning workshops for rising seniors. Job Summary: College and Career Planning Workshop Facilitators will: The work will take place between December 2026 and May 2027 Facilitators will develop a curriculum (series of workshops) regarding various aspects of the college admission process (ex: College Essay, Common Applications, Financial Aid, etc.) Facilitators will support students and families with creating relevant accounts (Common Application, FAFSA, etc), as needed. Facilitators will collaborate with college representatives to support the implementation of the curriculum. Facilitators will develop opportunities to engage parents in learning about the college admission process. Develop workshops on areas of the college admissions process. (ex: College Essay, Common Applications, Financial Aid, etc.) Facilitators will support students and families with creating relevant accounts (Common Application, FAFSA, etc), as needed. Facilitators will collaborate with college representatives to support the implementation of the curriculum. Perform other duties as assigned by the school administrator. Qualifications: Appropriate NJ School Counselor Certification Currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools Satisfactory record of attendance and punctuality Experience and successful practice working with students and communicating with parents Demonstrated the ability to collaborate Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and writing Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and parents Demonstrate organization and management skills with coordination of programs Working Conditions: College and Career Planning Workshops: Hackensack High School for the 2026-2027 school year College and Career Planning Facilitators- 4 counselors - 25 hours each -OR- 5 counselors - 20 hours each Salary: As per HBOE/HEA Agreement; 100% ESSA Title I Funded Application Process: Apply Online via Frontline/AppliTrack Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted followed by recommendations made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.