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id='p1734_'>School Counselor - Leave Replacement - 8/2026 -12/2026 SY JobID: 1734
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
6/19/2026
Location:
K-5 Elementary Schools
Date Available:
08/31/2026
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WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Leave Replacement
Brookside School
August 2026 - December 2026
Qualifications:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the components of a comprehensive developmental counseling program, child growth and development, strategies for effective career and educational planning, learning assessment and diagnosis, research related to learning, 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, secondary school counseling program design, and career educational information and placement
- Experience managing student database systems
- Experience working with at-risk students
- Minimum experience as determined by the board
Requirements:
- Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate: School Counselor endorsement or eligibility required
- Required criminal history background check, fingerprinting and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status
Salary & Benefits:
- Per the established WEA Salary Guide ranging from $56,000 - $67,700
- Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits.
- Sick and personal days are included per the WEA contract.
For immediate consideration, apply at www.applitrack.com/westwood/onlineapp
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Westwood Regional School District