NJ Certified High School College Readiness Counselor (2026-2027)

4 days ago

New JerseyFull TimeSchool Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Achievers Early College Prep as a College Readiness Counselor – High School, 2026-2027 in New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

● Proactively creates and develops positive relationships with all members of the school community (students, teachers, families).

● Develops curriculum and provides training to to support the career planning and college selection/application processes.

● Works with students and their families to understand the career alternatives available to them as well as the educational alternatives that are accessible.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Achievers Early College Prep in New Jersey.

Key Skills

College counselingCareer planningFinancial aid guidanceCurriculum developmentStudent advisingData-driven decision makingAcademic planningRelationship buildingProject-based learningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborationStudent engagementAssessment interpretationMentoring

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This NJ Certified High School College Readiness Counselor (2026-2027) position at Achievers Early College Prep includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology position at Achievers Early College Prep is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: College counseling, Career planning, Financial aid guidance, Curriculum development, Student advising, Data-driven decision making, Academic planning, Relationship building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will guide students through the college search, application, and financial aid processes to ensure 100% college acceptance. They will also develop curriculum and provide instruction on career exploration and college readiness topics.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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