Impactful School Counselor

Franklin Township School District Sampson G Smith Middle School
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Anticipated, School Counselor (26 - 27 School Year)- FMS-SGSFranklin Township School District Sampson G Smith Middle School
- Somerset, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Anticipated, School Counselor

2026 - 2027 School Year

Franklin Middle School @ the Sampson G Smith Campus

DESCRIPTION:

School Counselor (11 Month)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide daily service to students in accordance with Board approved curriculum, policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate New Jersey Certification required:
  School Counselor Standard or appropriate certification
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

11 - Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTEA collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position in the 26/27 School Year is Step 1 BA/BS + 45/ MA ($70,523) - Step 18 PhD/EdD ($99,380). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

BENEFITS

For full time staff include:

• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Personal and sick days
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited Google Suite, IEP software program and Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT: External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Franklin Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The Franklin Township School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

• Master degree preferred.

• Quiyon Peters , Supervisor of School Counseling K-8
• Franklin Middle School
• Phone:  x 322
• Email: qpeters