School Counselor

Anticipated Vacancy:
Putnam High School is seeking a compassionate and experienced part-time School Clinician to support students' social-emotional development and promote positive behavioral outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring a trauma-informed approach and collaborate closely with educators, administrators, and families to implement targeted interventions, provide individual and group counseling, and assist in crisis response. This role includes conducting assessments to inform programming, support behavior plans, and guide decision-making for student success. The selected professional will play a key role in fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where all students can thrive. Putnam High School offers a strong, collaborative culture of caring educators who leverage resources to nurture and challenge our students. Putnam facilitates strong district-wide alignment and support across all three schools in the district to ensure the student's educational experience prepares them for the real world.

POSITION: School Clinician
Part-Time .45 FTE

LOCATION: Putnam High School

QUALIFICATIONS: CT Certification 070: School Psychologist; 071: School Social Worker; 068: School Counselor; 268: School Marriage and Family Therapist; or eligibility for certification required

START DATE: 2026-2027 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest to Heather Taylor, Principal, Putnam High School and Rebecca Lopes, Director of Student Services

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer