Job Description:

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education, or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

General Statement:
The School Counselor is responsible for assisting students in attaining their maximum personal and educational development by offering a variety of support services including individual and group counseling, development and monitoring of students’ academic programs, consultation, and collaboration with students, parents, community, faculty, administration, and the development of student and family informational programs. School Counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and supports college and career readiness for all students.
 
Major Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive counseling services to a diverse body of students to support post-secondary college and career success.
Implements comprehensive school counseling program in accordance with current state and national school counseling standards.
Provides individual and group sessions to students in the areas of academic planning and success, career awareness, and socio-emotional development.
Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, families, and community members in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting and enhancing their education.
Uses technology to implement comprehensive school counseling programs to support college and career readiness and post-secondary success planning.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and participates on the Planning and Placement Team, Student Support Team, and other teams and committees that support student progress.
Uses data to document the results of strategies and interventions that are used to improve student performance and to evaluate student and program needs.
Identifies at-risk students and collaborates with teachers and other professional staff to create appropriate interventions and recommendations.
Reviews and interprets modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts department and school-wide activities that contribute to the social emotional, career, and academic goals of the school community, such as college fairs, college and career days, and other extensions of the school counseling curriculum.    
Participate in activities that will support professional growth of knowledge and skills
Meets professional responsibilities.
 
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to school counseling.
Adheres to preferred practices prescribed by state and national school counselor associations.
Demonstrate ability and willingness to work with a wide range of student personalities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Knowledge of various models and best practices of counseling.
Ability to apply known research and evaluation data to improve student learning.
Ability to utilize technology to interact with and engage students.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, advocacy, leadership, and collaboration skills with students, staff, families, and the community.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
 
Qualifications:
Connecticut State Department of Education Certification endorsed for School Counselor (068)

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Work Year:
In addition to the regular contracted 186 days, the School Counselors work 5 additional days, paid per diem.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Salary: $50,684 to $123,992
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the SEA Contract.

Application Procedures:
An online application is required.
 
External Applicants - Please upload a minimum of 2 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor.
 
Letters of reference should be dated within the last two years.