Anticipated Guidance Counselor

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• Position Type:
  Districtwide Teaching and Support
• Location:
  
  District

Welcome to the Hoboken Public School District! Please find below an exciting opportunity for a prospective or current educator to join the Hoboken Public School District family! To get to know us a bit better, please visit our website and social media platforms to see the most current happenings in our amazing and diverse district:

• New Jersey School or Guidance Counselor Certification
• Demonstrated experience in career planning, career readiness, vocational programming, workforce development, and postsecondary transition planning.
• Familiarity with OnCourse preferred
• Two - three years experience preferred
• Knowledge of computerized master schedule development preferred
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design, and career educational information and placement
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations
• Required criminal history background check
• Proof of citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data; work with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation
• Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality
• Provide information and prepare recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies
• Work closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students
• Work closely with special and regular educators in matters of Intervention and Referral Services
• Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed
• Work closely with and involve parents in developing students' career plans, and assist in the resolution of school-related problems
• Assist in the organization and administration of standardized test programs
• Register new students, and provide orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the school's educational program
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assist those that do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment
• Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies
• Assist in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings, and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings
• Make effective use of community resources in developing and expanding guidance services and activities
• Provide for a smooth transition from middle school to high school, which may include orientation programs for students and parents
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Assume other related duties assigned by the superintendent, principal or director of special services
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned