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Secondary School Counselor

@ Hamilton Township School District
Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States
$78k-$109k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:counsel students, advise students, coordinate programs
Requirements Summary:New Jersey School Counselor Certificate; experience with adolescents preferred; bilingual a plus; 10-month instructional year with 10 summer days; salary guided by experience and degree; salary range $78,439–$109,099
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Job Description
    Secondary School Counselor JobID: 3384
  • Position Type:
      GUIDANCE/School Guidance Counselor

  • Date Posted:
      4/30/2026

  • Location:
      Hamilton Educational Program (HEP)

  • Closing Date:
      05/17/2026

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    Requirements:

    • New Jersey School Counselor Certificate
    • Experience working with adolescents, preferred
    • Bilingual (a plus)

     

     Effective:   2026-2027 School Year

     

    Salary:   

    • As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
    • Minimum $78,439 - maximum $109,099

     

    Work year: 

    • Guidance Counselors shall work the teacher calendar and be employed for 10 days in the summer prior to the start of the school year for 10-month instructional employees.
    • Salary is inclusive of 10 workdays between July 1, 2026 and the first workday August 31, 2026                                                                 of the 2026-2027 school year.

     

    Benefits: 

    In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: 
    including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.   Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

     

    Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position.
    AA/EEO

    *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),
    school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

    *Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)