• Job Description

  Req#: 1115
  Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Counselor
  
  
  Date Posted:
  2/10/2025
  
  
  Location:
  iLearn Schools
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/11/2025
  
  
  Masters degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required.
  New Jersey/New York State Certification for School Counselor
  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
  Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
  Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
  • Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).

  • Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).

  • Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test.
  Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).
  Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).
  Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test.
  A valid driver’s license is preferred.
  Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.
  Requires prolonged sitting or standing
  Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
  Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
  Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
  Requires some traveling.
  Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.
  Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
  Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
  Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.
  Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
  Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.
  Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
  Follow school affirmative action procedures.
  Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.
  Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
  Maintain proper phone etiquette and practice discretion when communicating with parents or the community.
  Issue electronic/paper communications that are written with appropriate language, phrases and punctuation. Use of slang or text language is not acceptable.
  Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.
  Possess and understanding of the school emergency response plan.
  Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.
  Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.
  Position Title: School Counselor
  Summary: The role of the School Counselor is to provide social, emotional, and/or academic counseling to students in need. The School Counselor will run short term individual or group counseling to work on specific needs of students. The School Counselor will be the Case Manager for students with 504s. This position requires a high degree of responsibility, discretion, independent judgment and confidentiality.
  Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university is required.
  • New Jersey/New York State Certification for School Counselor
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

  • Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.

  • Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
  • Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:

    • Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).

    • Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with EDN Section 2854 (a-2).

    • Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test.
  • A valid driver’s license is preferred.
  • Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.
  Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
  The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Requires prolonged sitting or standing

  • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.

  • Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.

  • Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.

  • Requires some traveling.
  Performance Responsibilities:
  The School Counselor shall:
  • Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.

  • Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.

  • Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.

  • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.

  • Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.

  • Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.

  • Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.

  • Follow school affirmative action procedures.

  • Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.

  • Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.

  • Maintain proper phone etiquette and practice discretion when communicating with parents or the community.

  • Issue electronic/paper communications that are written with appropriate language, phrases and punctuation. Use of slang or text language is not acceptable.

  • Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.

  • Possess and understanding of the school emergency response plan.

  • Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.

  • Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned.
  Reports to: School Director
  Supervise: Students
  Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee
  Evaluation:
  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
  
  
  
  
  

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