Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Bound Brook High School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
until filled
TITLE: LEAVE REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Counselor Endorsement or eligibility
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board;
knowledge of computerized master schedule development
desirable
3. Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of
individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/
secondary school guidance program design and career
educational information and placement
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively
with students, parents, staff and community groups and
organizations
5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO: Principal/School Counseling Services Director
JOB GOAL: To help students achieve personal fulfillment by
providing them with guidance and counseling
services to make successful personal, educational
and occupational life plans.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of
teacher comments, interpretation of individual standardized test scores and
other pertinent data. Works with students in evolving educational and career
plans in terms of such evaluation.
2. Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality.
3. Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions
and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies.
4. Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff
members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate
benefit of students.
5. Maintains a close relationship with the child study team following directives
and recommendations as needed.
6. Works closely with and involves parents in planning students' career plans, and
assists in the resolution of school-related problems.
7. Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
8. Registers students new to the school, provides orientation and information
relative to school procedures, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.
9. Participates in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of
improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational
program being offered by the school.
10. Works to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assists those that
do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
11. Arranges for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to
make up noted deficiencies.
12. Maintains a professional office environment.
13. Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning,
selection and implementation of new course offerings.
14. Makes effective use of community resources in developing and expanding
guidance services and activities.
15. Provides for a smooth transition from elementary school to high school/
middle school, which may include orientation programs for students and
parents.
16. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
inservice education and other professional growth activities.
17. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state
law and provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of
certified staff.
APPROVED BY: BOARD OF EDUCATION DATE: ____4/27/09____
REVISED: _________________
BBEA Teachers:
Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.
BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT
PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW - P.L. 2024, C. 91
