Student Assistance Coordinator (Substance Awareness Counselor)- Tenure Track, 2025-2026 SY - Anticip

WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY

STUDENT ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
(Substance Awareness Counselor)
Tenure Track
2025-2026 School Year
Westwood Regional High School
Anticipated Opening

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the components of a comprehensive developmental counseling program, substance abuse curriculum development, counseling and staff development, and the resources available in the school and community to assist secondary students
• Exhibit enthusiasm and sensitive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and educators
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and resources
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group counseling techniques, and secondary school counseling program design
• Experience managing student database systems
• Experience working with at-risk students
• Minimum experience as determined by the board

Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate: Student Assistance Coordinator endorsement or eligibility required
• Required criminal history background check, fingerprinting and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status

For immediate consideration, apply at www.applitrack.com/westwood/onlineapp

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