Anticipated: Elementary School Counselor

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

3/24/2026

Location:

District (BO)

Date Available:

09/01/2026

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Title:

Elementary School - School Counselor (Anticipated)

Qualifications:

Appropriate New Jersey Certification

Essential Duties:
The Elementary School School Counselor has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar.

As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Counsels and supports students with social, emotional, and educational concerns.

* Plans and delivers social-emotional learning lessons.

* Collaborates with teachers to present guidance lessons integrated with the broader educational program.

* Collaborates and coordinates programs and activities with district counseling staff.

* Is available for conferences with parents.

* Assists in improving teacher-student relationships.

* Performs other tasks as assigned by director of guidance, principal, and/or designee.

* Assist principals as the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Specialist.

Evaluation of Performance:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.

Additional Responsibilities:
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Salary/Benefits:
Medial and dental benefits are offered with this role. Salary ranges from $67,000-$83,000.