Equity-Focused School Counselor for Student Success

Danbury Public Schools CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools CT seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor through March 2027. The role provides academic, career, college access, affordability, and social-emotional support to students, developing a comprehensive school counseling program district-wide.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, coordinating with families, collaborating with staff, and guiding students through planning and counseling services to close achievement gaps and improve well-being.

Qualifications

• Certification within CT for School Counselor is required or eligible.
• Master's degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate school counseling interventions across multiple schools.
• Provide academic, career, college access/admission, and social-emotional support.
• Collaborate with teachers, social workers, and psychologists to support student success.
• Participate in meetings and coordinate referrals to community resources.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Urban/diverse environment

K-12 advising/coaching

Education

CT School Counselor certification/eligibility

Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling

Job description

Danbury Public Schools CT seeks a Long-Term Substitute School Counselor through March 2027. The role provides academic, career, college access, affordability, and social-emotional support to students, developing a comprehensive school counseling program district-wide.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, coordinating with families, collaborating with staff, and guiding students through planning and counseling services to close achievement gaps and improve well-being.