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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$74,360 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Leave Replacement:
September 2026 - January 2027 Celebrate the Children School is pleased to announce that we have an opening for a full-time, leave replacement, School Counselor for the 2026-2027 School Year. This assignment has the potential for extension based on organizational needs. Celebrate the Children is a well-respected, non-profit, state-approved private school for children with alternative learning styles that has been providing quality education services to the community for over twenty years. At Celebrate the Children our School Counselors are surrounded by staff who are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to our program philosophy. Requirements forSchool Counselor Include:
Degree in School Counseling or Social Work DOE Standard Certification required Minimum of two years of experience working with the special needs population DIR experience is preferred but not required Bilingual strongly preferred but not required Benefits forSchool Counselor Include:
Competitive Salary NJ Sick Days Social Workers at Celebrate the Children receive ongoing training and have opportunities for growth within the organization. Celebrate the Children is anEEOE M/F/V/D
in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and educational qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors. Temporary positions are paid at an hourly rate. The salary provided is for a 10-month contracted position Please make sure to check your spam folders for an email from CelebratetheChildrenInc.HR@adp since some email settings might mark our correspondence as spam #ZR
Benefits
- Dental Insurance