School Counselor

Elementary School; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year to support students’ social-emotional well-being, personal growth and academic success.

The counselor will deliver classroom lessons, individual and small-group counseling and collaborate with staff and families to identify needs and implement interventions.

Qualifications

• Must hold Connecticut School Counselor Certification (068).
• Strong counseling, communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of elementary child development and social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental school counseling and social-emotional lessons to elementary students.
• Provide individual check-ins, short-term counseling and targeted small-group counseling.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and support staff to identify student needs and interventions.
• Participate in CST, PPT, Section 504 and other student/parent meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential student records.

Job description

School Counselor

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION :

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

SCHOOL :

Elementary School

POSITION OVERVIEW New Fairfield Public Schools seeks a compassionate, collaborative, student-centered Elementary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The counselor will support students’ social-emotional well-being, personal growth, and academic success through classroom lessons, individual and small-group counseling, and collaboration with staff and families.

GENERAL DUTIES / 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

POSITION TO START: Immediately

POSITION TO END: June 2027

SALARY: Per NFEA contract

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]