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School Counselor (Endorsement 068) 35 Hours Weekly | 10 Month School Year #260723-9210VS-004

State of Connecticut · Stamford, CT · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting for a Technical High School Counselor to join the team at J.M. Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate small groups and short-term individual counseling using DBT-A and Restorative Practices.
  • Teach classroom school counseling lessons as part of the CTECS Comprehensive School Counseling Framework.
  • Conduct annual individual planning meetings with students and families in grades 9-12.
  • Aid students with postsecondary planning.
  • Collect and analyze data to document the results of interventions and make programmatic decisions.
  • Collaborate with central office, administration, teachers, families, and other staff to support school and district improvement goals.
  • Participate in meetings to review and provide multi-tiered systems of support to students.
  • Serve as the case manager for all students with 504 plans on their caseload.
  • Advocate for equitable access to programs and services, and compassionate and just treatment of all students.
  • Participate in professional development activities.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, School Counselors must possess an active State of Connecticut certificate: Endorsement 068. Those who hold a Masters degree in School Counseling may be considered for this role with a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

Qualifications

Experience delivering the CT Comprehensive School Counseling Framework (CCSCF) or the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.

Experience with career counseling and postsecondary trade pathways.

Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Experience working effectively and collaboratively with school leadership, staff, families and the community.

Experience utilizing data to address student and departmental needs.

Familiar with counseling technology such as Naviance, DESSA, CTSEDS, and PowerSchool.

Experience utilizing strong public relations, organizational and problem solving skills.

Experience managing a caseload of students with 504 plans.

Experience with school based DBT-A (dialectical behavioral therapy).

Experience with restorative practices.

Direct experience with student recruitment.

Experience designing and running small group interventions.

Skills

Strong public relations, organizational and problem solving skills.

Benefits

The State of Connecticut offers a competitive benefits plan which includes:

  • Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.
  • A variety of medical and dental plans.
  • Sick and personal leave.
  • The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Pay

Vs02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.

Schedule

First shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.

Location

J.M. Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT.

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