Position Type: Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted: 9/9/2025
Location: Greenwich High School
Date Available: As soon as filled
Closing Date: Until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide Greenwich Public Schools seeks a school counselor for Greenwich High School.
Position Purpose Counselors assist students in attaining their maximum personal and educational development by offering a variety of support services including individual and group counseling, testing interpretation, development and monitoring of students’ academic programs; consultation and collaboration with students, parents, faculty, administration, and the development student and parent informational programs. The counselor’s role is that of a student advocate and helping students achieve academic, personal and interpersonal success. Essential Responsibilities
Plans and implements activities supporting goal setting, reflection, and planning for the future.
Supports students’ academic performance by reviewing progress reports and report cards and planning interventions when appropriate.
Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting and enhancing their education.
Encourages student participation in study groups, test preparation, and homework clubs.
Participates in professional learning experiences to continually update own knowledge and skills.
Provides individual planning sessions to students in the areas of academic planning and success, career awareness, and social/emotional development.
Plans and coordinates programs such as career and college fairs, financial aid, scholarships, and other extensions of the counseling curriculum.
Coordinates parent education programs to assist students in making a smooth transition from elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school. and in planning post high school options.
Uses data to document the results of strategies and interventions that are used to improve student performance.
Identifies at-risk students and collaborates with teachers and other professional staff to create appropriate interventions and recommendations.
Coordinates and conducts school-wide activities that contribute to the social/emotional or academic goals of the school community.
Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general and special education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to school counseling.
Adheres to preferred practices prescribed by state and national school counselor associations.
Demonstrates ability to operate and function with a wide range of student personalities and backgrounds.
Is educated in various models of teaching and best practices of counseling.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to utilize a learning management system to interact with and engage students.
Demonstrates ability to organize and coordinate work.
Demonstrates ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Qualifications Profile
CT State Certification in School Counselor (#068) or Guidance Counselor - Secondary (#067) required
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
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