School Counselor; Bilingual

Position: School Counselor (Bilingual Preferred)

• Position Type:
  Teaching & Learning:
  Student Supports/ School Counselor
• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Camden City School District

CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Counselor (Bilingual Preferred)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of School Counselor.

Our vision
:

The Camden City School District will provide a learning environment where all students are valued, accepted, and prepared to positively impact their lives, the community, and the world.

School Counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school's academic mission and school improvement plan. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the New Jersey School Counselor Association to promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: ASCA National Model: foundation, delivery, management, and accountability.

Requirements

and Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey School Counselor Standard Certificate (2702).
• Hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Uphold ASCA and NJSCA ethical and professional standards.
• Required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Role & Responsibilities Major roles and responsibilities include

Counseling Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation

• Develop guidance activities including articulation and development of curriculum to provide a holistic program that is both relevant and meaningful.
• Work cooperatively and collectively with teachers to ensure that high-quality programs, practices, and services are coordinated in the schools and are administered uniformly and equitably.
• Provide for the individual differences of the students by planning and developing appropriate activities so that students can progress at a rate commensurate with their particular abilities.
• Collect and analyze data regarding the achievement of students and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs.
• Participate in the evaluation of student achievement through ongoing dialogue with all personnel involved in the educational progress of the student.

Counseling Program Delivery

• Conduct orientation programs for all new students, which provide for discussion of the handbook, discipline, eligibility, and attendance policies; building tour; and follow-up.
• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teacher input, interpretation of individual standardized test scores, and other pertinent information. Utilize the evaluation to work with students to develop educational and career goals.
• Provide short-term individual counseling sessions for students dealing with personal challenges that affect school performance, and attendance.
• Conduct small and large group counseling sessions to build student skills in the areas of personal growth, educational and career planning, character education, and social-emotional learning.
• Assist students in understanding themselves and their potential through individual counseling, interpretation of assessment results, and review of the individual records.
• Engage students in a college and career awareness program by maintaining a current resource library, frequent publication of pertinent information, and personal awareness of resources.
• Assist students and parents of students with academic difficulties by setting up conferences, recommending tutors, or individual help from teachers.
• Assist in student program and course selection through parent orientation sessions.
• Be responsive to students in their developmental process by being available, willing, and understanding when dealing with their challenges, where feasible.

Leadership and Advocacy

• Serve on the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team and/or NJ Tier System of Support (NJTSS)
• Act as a referral agent to the Child Study Team by initiating referrals to the district team or providing a resource list for outside agencies if requested.
• Serve as the School Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS).
• Contribute to the planning and development of the discipline area and total curriculum by working cooperatively with the departmental team, supervisor, and principal.
• Participate in student retention and promotion…