Full-Time School Counselor

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor

Date Posted:
4/21/2026

Location:
Edwin O. Smith High School


Full-Time School Counselor for 2026-2027 School Year

E.O. Smith high school is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and thoughtful individual who can contribute to our school's mission and vision through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution.

The School Counseling Department is comprised of 7 full-time counselors along with related support service staff. The school counselor will work with a team of professionals providing comprehensive high school counseling to students in grades 9-12.


School Counseling

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess or be eligible for Connecticut Educator Certificate: School Counselor (068)

Possess qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with all stakeholders

Demonstrate knowledge of best practices and methodologies in school counseling aligned with CCSCF & ASCA standards

Demonstrate ability to utilize technology and data to assess student performance

Posses outstanding communication skills

Training and/or experience with college and career equity counseling

Demonstrate understanding or have experience in providing culturally relevant counseling and instruction

SCHOOL COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement a developmentally appropriate school counseling program for all students

Collaborate with families, faculty, administrators and support agencies promoting students' academic and social-emotional development

Communicate regularly and effectively with all stakeholders

Provide group and individual counseling services

Write, implement and support Section 504 plans and IEPs

Utilize student data to identify and plan student remediation, acceleration, opportunity and intervention

Advocate for rigorous and higher education for all students

Actively participate in both department and school-wide professional development opportunities and school-sponsored events

SALARY: In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Teacher's Association. 2026-2027 salary range $53857-$109234

The Region 19 Board of Education and EO Smith Community actively seeks and welcomes applicants of all races, religions, colors, national origins, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, and/or disabilities. We, as a district, commit to achieve and sustain a diverse, equitable, and just educational community and strive to make our school an anti-racist, inclusive, and safe environment for all its members.