School Counselor

School Counselor Westport Public Schools - 4.1 Westport, CT Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications School Counseling Certification Full Job Description JobID: 2104 Position Type: High School Teaching/School Counselor Date Posted: 5/1/2026 Location: Staples High School Date Available: 08/20/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Description Staples High School is searching for a School Counselor to join a talented team of educators meeting the needs of all students. The qualified candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of School Counselors and related service staff as well as the entire school community in meeting the needs of all students. Qualifications: Appropriate Connecticut Certification Required (068); and Ability to counsel students to foster their academic and personal development; experience with DBT preferred; and Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, and parents to support the needs of all students; and Understanding of college admissions and ability to assist students through the post-high school planning process; and Previous high school counseling experience preferred. Salary: According to the Teachers' contract (2025-2028) (see website www.westportps.org/employment - personnel contracts) Starting Date: August 20, 2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Application Procedures: Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2104 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.) External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2104 (Paper copies will not be accepted.) The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.