School Counselor

Position Type:
High School Teaching/School Counselor

Date Posted:
5/1/2026

Location:
Staples High School

Date Available:
08/20/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Description

Staples High School is searching for a School Counselor to join a talented team of educators meeting the needs of all students. The qualified candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of School Counselors and related service staff as well as the entire school community in meeting the needs of all students.


Qualifications:

• Appropriate Connecticut Certification Required (068); and
• Ability to counsel students to foster their academic and personal development; experience with DBT preferred; and
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, and parents to support the needs of all students; and
• Understanding of college admissions and ability to assist students through the post-high school planning process; and
• Previous high school counseling experience preferred.

Salary: According to the Teachers' contract (2025-2028)

(see website - personnel contracts)

Starting Date: August 20, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Procedures:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2104 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2104 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.