School Counselor (0.5 FTE)

School Counselor (0.5 FTE) JobID: 2938

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Sedgwick Middle School

Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

06/12/2026

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West Hartford Public Schools seeks to fill the position of a School Counselor (0.5 FTE) at Sedgwick Middle School.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide academic, career, and social-emotional counseling services to students.
• Deliver classroom guidance lessons and facilitate small-group interventions.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to support student success.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Use data to identify student needs and evaluate counseling program effectiveness.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Valid CT Certification (068) is required.

Please include a current resume, transcripts, copy of current certification (068) and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.

Excellent salary, benefits and working conditions.

Salary: negotiable per the teacher's salary schedule.

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