What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Opening- School Counselor position at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Position Type :
Educational Services / School Counselor
Date Posted : 1 / 3 / 2025
Location : High School
Date Available : September 2025
Closing Date :
Until Filled School Counselor
Tenure Track Position
Available for the 2025-2026 SY (September 2025)
Location : Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Salary range : $59,700-$110,280 per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Pending negotiations)
Benefits (per CBA) :
1. Excellent Health and Prescription Benefits Package
2. Excellent Dental Benefits Package
3. NJ State Pension Plan
4. Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Vacation, etc.)
Requirements :
- New Jersey State Certification with appropriate endorsements.
- Exceptional writing, oral, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Required criminal history check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status.
- Such alternative or additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may deem appropriate.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
The School Counselor reports to the Building Administrator and / or Supervisor. He or she works in collaboration with Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and the Superintendent, as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
The School Counselor shall maintain line and staff authority in accordance with the Board of Education approved District Organizational Chart.
JOB GOAL
The School Counselor, in accordance with Board policy and New Jersey Statute and guided by the Board-approved curriculum and goals as well as the administrative rules of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendents, and the Director of Curriculum, is responsible for assigned students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Contract consistent with the agreement negotiated with the applicable bargaining unit.
PERSONAL EVALUATION
The School Counselor shall be evaluated in writing in line with state requirements and Board of Education policy and regulation by any of the following or combination of the following : Building Administrator(s), Supervisor(s), the Director of Curriculum, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, and / or the Superintendent, at least twice a year if tenured and at least three times a year if non-tenured. The evaluation shall be based in part on the performance of the responsibilities indicated in this position description.
Interested applicants should apply on line at www.brrsd.org
AA / EEO
Salary : $59,700 - $110,280
