What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor (12 week position) position at Newtown Public Schools?
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
December 19, 2024
POSITION: School Counselor (12 Week Position)
SCHOOL: Newtown High School, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
STARTING DATE: Mid-February
REMUNERATION: As per teacher’s contract
Qualifications: Must hold Connecticut State Certification as a school counselor,
grades K-12.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to counsel students in groups and individually.
Ability to instruct developmental classes on topics of career
education and college selection.
Responsibilities: To counsel an assigned group of students, grades 9-12.
To confer with teachers and parents.
To be a part of a guidance team of which administers all aspects of
the high school guidance program.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our
students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and
retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your
interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online by January 10, 2025
via the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative
action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any
employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a
victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
