School Counselor

About This Role

This Elementary School Counselor position is for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on supporting students' social-emotional well-being, personal growth, and academic success. The role involves delivering classroom lessons, providing individual and small-group counseling, and collaborating with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental school counseling and social-emotional lessons to elementary students
• Provide individual check-ins, short-term counseling, and targeted small-group counseling
• Support students with emotional regulation, peer relationships, problem-solving, school adjustment, and positive decision-making
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to identify student needs and implement appropriate interventions
• Participate in CST, PPT, Section 504, and other student/parent meetings as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with school psychologists, social workers, administrators, and other staff to support student needs and a positive school climate
• Maintain appropriate and confidential student records

Requirements

• Connecticut School Counselor Certification (068)
• Knowledge of elementary child development and students’ social-emotional needs
• Strong counseling, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff

Nice to have:

• Experience with individual, small-group, and classroom-based counseling

Important Details

• Start date: Immediately
• Contract: ends June 2027

Application Process

• Submit online application
• Letter of Intent
• Certification
• Transcripts
• 2 Letters of Reference

About the Company

New Fairfield Public Schools seeks a compassionate, collaborative, student-centered Elementary School Counselor.