School Counselor

About the role

Provides a continuum of individual student planning, school counseling core curriculum, behavioral health services, including data-driven prevention and intervention strategies for ensuring equitable access to resources and promoting academic achievement, social/emotional and career development to enhance student success for college and career readiness.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school counseling services that support students' academic achievement, college and career readiness, and personal/social development.
• Deliver individual, small-group, and classroom counseling while helping students develop academic plans, organizational skills, and strategies for success.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to identify student needs, remove barriers to learning, and promote positive student outcomes.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and overall well-being, using data to inform interventions and support student achievement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive school environment by providing prevention education, responding to student concerns, making appropriate referrals, and fulfilling mandated reporting responsibilities in accordance with state law.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 066, 067 or 068 as applicable.
• Preferred Requirements: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits.
• Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement.

Application Process

Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Additional Information

Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.