Guidance Counselor- bilingual preferred

Guidance Counselor- bilingual preferred JobID: 671

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

5/7/2026

Location:

Bound Brook High School

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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TITLE: 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: _____

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with

pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment;

exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Tenure Employees Hearing Law

N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees in general

N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement

N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority of pupils

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirements prohibited

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception

N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required

N.J.S.A. 18A:40A Substance abuse

N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education

N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment

N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Professional licensure and standards

See particularly:

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5 General certification policies

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8 Requirements for instructional certificate

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13 School counselor

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development

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N.J.A.C. 6A:17 Students at risk of not receiving a public education

N.J.A.C. 6A:30 Evaluation of the performance of school districts

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4 Employment of teaching staff

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 Evaluation of tenured teaching staff members

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5 Evaluation of nontenured teaching staff

members

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 Standards for determining seniority

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12.2 School level planning

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-13 Student behavior

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A 1100 et seq.

Manual for the Evaluation of Local School Districts (Revised September 2002)

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P. L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.

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

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer