New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 6A - EDUCATION
Chapter 9B - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter 14 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION
Section 6A:9B-14.7 - Director of school counseling services

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 6A:9B-14.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) The director of school counseling services endorsement authorizes the holder to serve as a director, administrator, or supervisor of school counseling services, including the supervision of educational activities in areas related to and within the counseling program in preschool through grade 12.

(b) To be eligible for the standard educational services certificate with a director of school counseling services endorsement, a candidate shall hold a master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university, hold a standard New Jersey educational services certificate with a school counselor or student personnel endorsement, or an equivalent out-of-State certificate, and complete three years of successful experience as a school counselor in preschool through grade 12. In addition, the candidate shall complete one of the following:

1. A Department-approved educator preparation program in Director of School Counseling; or

2. A three-credit graduate-level course in each of the following areas:
i. Administration, including courses such as school law, organization, and administration of elementary and secondary schools;

ii. Staff supervision, including courses such as supervision and evaluation of instructional staff, and supervision of school counseling services; and

iii. Curriculum development, including courses such as principles of general curriculum development, elementary and secondary curriculum development, and extracurricular activities.

(c) Upon the executive county superintendent's request, the Office may issue an emergency certificate to a candidate who meets the following requirements:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university, a standard New Jersey educational services certificate with a school counselor or student personnel endorsement, and two years of experience as a school counselor in preschool through grade 12; and

2. A graduate course in staff supervision.

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