Anticipated School Counselor- J.P. Stevens High School

I. TITLE

School Counselor

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing them with guidance and counseling services to make successful personal, education and occupational life plans.

III. REPORTS TO

Principal/Supervisor of School Counselors

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in School Counselor (Student Personnel Services) or other appropriate degree
• Some previous experience in counseling preferred
• Must hold certificate in NJ Student Personnel Services or School Counselor
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes constructive counseling relationships with students in their adjustment to high school
• Provides professional services to all students in their areas of educational, vocational, social and personal planning
• Assists parents, teachers and administrators in their understanding of the individual student in order to produce a more effective adjustment for the student
• Assists in organizing school testing programs and interpreting results to students, parent and school personnel
• Counsels students with special needs and abilities and makes appropriate referrals to the child study team
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies (high school level)
• Works closely with and involves parents in planning students’ career plans and assist in the resolution of school-related problems
• Maintains student records and ensure their confidentiality
• Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating overall education program
• Acts as a liaison among students, parents, teachers and administrators and works with all interested parties to aid students in reaching their full academic potential
• Engages in research and follow-up activities to improve the educational program
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

VI. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/