Top 97 School counselor Jobs in Paterson Nj

Elementary School Counselor K-5 (2026-2027)
Elm Community Charter School —Elmhurst, NY
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Elementary School Counselor
Classical Charter Schools —Bronx, NY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Leave Replacement School Counselor
Montclair Board of Education —Montclair, NJ
- $67,000 - $71,775 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Elizabeth Public Schools —Elizabeth, NJ
- $82,590 - $132,157 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Counselor SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education —Newark, NJ
- $72,250 - $114,750 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Counselor
Community High School —Teaneck, NJ
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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School Based Counselor
MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC OF PASSAIC —Clifton, NJ
- $50,000 - $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
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School Counselor - Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education —Newark, NJ
- $70,000 - $114,750 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Counselor
Irvington Public Schools —Irvington, NJ
- Bilingual
- Public school
- Entry level
Program/School-Based Counselor
New Jersey Institute of Technology —Newark, NJ
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- Teaching Certification
2026-2027 Early Registration (School Counselor)
Irvington Public Schools —Irvington, NJ
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Available 10/1/26
Bernards Township School District —Basking Ridge, NJ
- $65,010 - $82,812 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- School
- Entry level
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Middle School Counselor
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE —Bronx, NY
- $71,314 - $158,280 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
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Health Educator/Mental Health Counselor
The Dalton School —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $178,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Research
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After School Counselor
Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne, NJ —Hawthorne, NJ
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Education
- Children
- Psychology
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High School - Guidance Counselor 26-27
Family Life Academy Charter Schools —Bronx, NY
- $68,474 - $104,713 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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2026/2027 Early Registration (1) School Counselor, (1) Secretary
Irvington Public Schools —Irvington, NJ
- Public school
- Entry level
Counselors - AM and PM After Care Programs
Rutherford Public Schools —Rutherford, NJ
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- School
- Entry level
College and Career Readiness CTE Counselor
Mount Vernon City School District —Mount Vernon, NY
- $57,559 - $136,553 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
High School Advisors 2026-2027
Hillside Public Schools —Hillside, NJ
- High school
- Team driver
- Public school

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Elementary School Counselor K-5 (2026-2027)

Elm Community Charter School -
Elmhurst, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

School experience
LMHC
Behavioral observation
Spanish
Master of Social Work
Multilingual
Emotional learning instruction
Master's degree
Play therapy
Experience working with children
Counseling
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs
Master's degree in school counseling
Group therapy instruction

Full Job Description

About Elm Community CS

We are an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment focused on cultivating civically engaged student leaders. Essential to our school’s philosophy is a relevant hands-on curriculum, along with the commitment to nurture each student’s social and emotional intelligence. We are looking for a team of individuals committed to fostering an environment that is innovative, collaborative, and equitable for both students and staff. Join us!

School Counselor

Elm Community Charter School is seeking a nurturing and creative School Counselor to work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, and parents to help our students achieve their highest potential academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Our School Counselor will hold all students to high expectations and serve our diverse student population, each according to his or her specific needs.

Responsibilities

· Builds a positive, supportive school culture among students, staff, and parents through the coordinating of community circles, staff, school and family events;

· Collaborates with instructional leadership on developing social emotional programs and curriculum, including Elm’s social emotional intelligence lessons;

· Provide professional development and 1:1 supports around social emotional intelligence, skills, etc.; trains teachers in their role as mandated reports of suspected child abuse and neglect; acts as school liaison with Administration for Children’s Services;

· Provides individual and small group counseling for students referred by staff or self-referred for students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicates a need for support;

· Conducts frequent and consistent classroom observations in order to best support students and staff;

· Proactively coordinates events that support and train families with students identified as at-risk;

· Coordinates and conducts psycho-educational evaluations, including cognitive and academic achievement testing, and provide high-quality counseling sessions for students with IEPs and at-risk scholars;

· Provides mandated counseling services pursuant to students’ IEPs;

· Provides services centered in a variety of counseling and therapy techniques ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to play-based therapy, with an emphasis in the latter;

· Conducts student observations and/or Functional Behavior Analyses for students who have persistent behavioral issues;

· Collaborates with teacher(s) and/or Student Success Team (SST) in developing behavior plans for identified/referred students;

· Plays an integral role in supporting the instructional team in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process;

· Collaborates with the leadership team in overall parent communication in regards to all students, not limited to: at-risk students, students receiving counseling services;

· Maintains case history records and prepares reports;

· Lead crisis management for students in need of this support; and

· Engage in school-based support team to ensure student progress through the right supports and interventions.

Qualifications

· Masters in Social Work or School Counseling;

· Appropriate New York State Certification which can include Licensed Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, and Social Worker;

· Certification or demonstrated experience in play-based therapy;

· A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in schools and multilingual settings, serving as a counselor or social worker, preferably elementary education;

· Demonstrated ability in holding successful individual and group sessions with students;

· Experience in social emotional learning curriculum, preferably restorative justice practices, play-based therapy; and

· Alignment to Elm’s mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy;

· Be a person of high moral character; and

· Be passionate about learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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