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School Counselor Long Term Substitute
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An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$77,802 / year median in Connecticut
+12% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 7/17/2026
School Counselor Long Term Substitute JobID:
3564Position Type:
Elementary/ School Counselor Date Posted:
6/22/2026Location:
Hop Brook Elementary School Date Available:
08/24/2026Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
School Counselor Long Term Substitute Hop Brook Elementary School and Cross Street Intermediate School 2026-27 School Year The school counselor coordinates and carries out functions that provide educational, career, and personal guidance and counseling services. 1. Instruct in accordance with the Naugatuck teacher job description. 2. Develop and deliver the comprehensive school counseling curriculum. 3. Assist students in the areas of academic issues, career planning, and social/emotional development. 4. Provide individual and small group counseling within the realm of certification. 5. Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting. 6. Confer with families and professionals in the school and community for the best interests of the students. 7. Plan, evaluate, and revise the school counseling program. 8. Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of the field. 9. Promote and advise students and their parents as to the progress toward issues such as promotion/graduation, ranking, GPA, scholarships, and awards. 10. Prepare students for the transition to the next level: post high school activities. 11. Advocate for participation in various standardized testing programs. 12. Meet with students who are failing a course(s) and contact their parents. 13. Meet each student on his/her case load at least once during the course of the school year. 14. Work with the Dean of Students to counsel students with excessive absences or tardies. 15. Perform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification Required qualification: Certification in school counseling/guidance Reports to: Building principal and appropriate supervisor Work year: by contract Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/17/2026 4:05:50 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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