Middle School Guidance Counselor~CHMS

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools in Bristol, CT seeks a Middle School Guidance Counselor (Student Success & Wellness) to provide a comprehensive guidance program for grades 6-8 and to consult with teachers and parents to enhance student outcomes. This role supports high school programs and collaborates with the guidance department.

The counselor will conduct individual and group sessions, assist with academic and career planning, respond to crises, and coordinate with staff to address students' needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; Masters Degree for certain positions.
• Additional credits required for certification.

Responsibilities

• Counsel groups or individuals; develop educational and career plans.
• Counsel students with problems and refer to resources as needed.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to meet students' developmental needs.
• Provide classroom counseling in coordination with administration and teachers.
• Respond to crisis situations when appropriate.
• Assist in standardized test administration.
• Provide personal and group counseling to support student well-being.
• Interpret post-secondary opportunities and career information for students.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree

Masters Degree (for certain positions)

Certification requirements

Tools

CT Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Certified: Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Date Available: As Soon As Possible

POSITION TITLE

MIDDLE SCHOOLGUIDANCE COUNSELOR (Student Success & Wellness) CHMS

DEPARTMENT

CHMS

REPORTS TO

BUILDING PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

SUMMARY

To provide, as a member of the Guidance Department, a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades 6-8 and specifically provide activities to meet the needs of their assigned case-load; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other high school educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Counsel groups or individual students through the development of educational and career plans.
• Counsel small groups and individual students with problems; refer severe problems to appropriate community resources.
• Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.
• Conduct counseling activities in the classroom in conjunction with administration and teachers.
• Consult with teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula
• Respond to crisis situations when appropriate.
• Assist in standardized test administration.
• Attend orientation meetings and other parent information meetings.
• Provide support services for students in the areas of academic programs, team teaching, registration, course planning, school rules and other matters.
• Assess and counsel students based on observations, conversations and test results.
• Provide personal counseling for students, families and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility and better decision-making skills.
• Provide group counseling for interaction, communication and support skill development.
• Interpret post-high school opportunities and available information regarding career, college, military and life style decisions.
• Administer tests and diagnoses results in areas such as organization, memory skills, aptitude and preferences.
• Assist students with college, scholarship/grant applications.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree.

(Masters Degree for certain positions).

Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate. Endorsement 068

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

SALARY

As per negotiated contract BPS Contracts

DATE OF SERVICE

As soon as possible