Top 16 Guidance counselor Jobs in Simsbury Ct

THS School Counselor (Professional) (35 Hours | Durational)
State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys —Middletown, CT
- $69,810 - $110,898 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor - All Levels (Anticipated Openings 2026 - 2027)
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $56,450.40 - $91,347.60 a year
- Email
- High school
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
Adjustment Counselor
West Springfield Public Schools —West Springfield, MA
- $53,939 - $102,056 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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SY26-27 SEZP Adjustment Counselor (Clinician)
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $61,484.00 - $96,864.50 a year
- Email
- School experience
- Spanish
- High school
School Counselor
Willie Ross School for the Deaf —Longmeadow, MA
- $52,680 - $97,881 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
SY26-27 SEZP Middle School Adjustment Counselor
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $61,484.00 - $96,864.50 a year
- Email
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Middle School Counselor (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $56,450.40 - $91,347.60 a year
- Email
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Opportunities for advancement
Long-Term Substitute - School Counselor
Glastonbury Public Schools —Glastonbury, CT
- Public school
- Entry level
Elementary School Counselor
Springfield Prep Charter School —Springfield, MA
- $60,000 - $91,000 a year
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
School Social Worker / School Psychologist / School Counselor
EdAdvance —Torrington, CT
- Urgently hiring
- High school
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SY26-27 Emergence Academy Adjustment Counselor
Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
- $61,484.00 - $96,864.50 a year
- Email
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
School Counsel Clinical Placement in CREC School - JOB ID# 11635
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Internship
- Entry level
SEL Interventionist
Middletown Public Schools —Middletown, CT
- $26.03 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Psychology
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Adjustment Counselor (2025-2026)
Baystate Academy Charter Public School —Springfield, MA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- High school
School Age Counselor
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA —Southington, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- CPR Certification
- 16+ years old
- Communication skills
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THS School Counselor (Professional) (35 Hours | Durational)

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys -
Middletown, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,810 - $110,898 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

School Counseling Certification

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced school counselor who is looking to help positively impact the lives of CT's youth population? If so, we encourage you to explore this opportunity in state service!

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a durational Technical High School Counselor to join our team at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT

To be considered for this position, School Counselors must posses an active State of Connecticut certificate: Endorsement 068. You may verify your credentials are up-to-date here.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

SCHEDULE: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
LOCATION: Vinal Technical High School (Middletown, CT)
SALARY: VS002, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)
NOTE: This is an anticipated, durational vacancy from 8/24/26 to 10/30/26.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
A variety of medical and dental plans
Sick and personal leave
The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

Tuition Reimbursement
Extra Income Opportunities
Professional Development
Career Growth within our System

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

Providing limitless opportunities
Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
Performing meaningful work and
Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

Our Mission: Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!

YOUR ROLE

A CTECS School counselor is responsible for implementing a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive, preventative, school counseling program that covers the academic, career, and social emotional domains and is aligned with the CT Comprehensive School Counseling Framework and ASCA professional school counselor standards, ethical standards, and Mindsets & Behaviors. School counselors work to maximize and support student success, while promoting access and equity to education for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors contribute to a school culture of success for all.

In this role, you will:

Facilitate small groups and short-term individual counseling using DBT-A and Restorative Practices.
Teach classroom school counseling lessons as part of the CTECS Comprehensive School Counseling Framework.
Conduct annual individual planning meetings with students and families in grades 9-12.
Assist students with postsecondary planning.
Collect and analyze data to document the results interventions and to make programmatic decisions.
Collaborate with central office, administration, teachers, families, and other staff to support school and district improvement goals.
Participate in meetings to review and provide multi-tiered systems of support to students.
Serve as the case manager for all students with 504 plans on their caseload.
Advocate for equitable access to programs and services, and compassionate and just treatment of all students.
Participate in professional development activities.
Other duties as needed.

More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

With continued education and professional development, such as earning an Intermediate Administrator Endorsement (092), possible career pathways for School Counselors may include: Department Head, Assistant Principal, or Principal opportunities. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.

Selection Plan

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Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Responsibility Area #1: Instruction

Use school counseling student standards and competencies to inform the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling framework
Provide appraisal and advisement to all students through large group, classroom, small group, and individual settings
Provide school based small group and individual counseling
Guide students starting in 9th grade to help them develop their post-secondary educational/career plans, coordinate career assessments and help students interpret results to help them in their planning using district provided career management tool to keep record of their plans.
Provide individual assistance to students regarding their academic, career and social-emotional needs
Implement and deliver a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum that is sequential and uses diverse strategies, for all students.
Review credits, grades, and transcripts with students, guiding them to meet graduation requirements and develop academic plans for success and future career planning.
Provide trade/career/college counseling to all students. Assist students in preparing for and navigating through the college admissions process, and other specific processes by trade.
Assist in the transition from middle school to high school and from high school to postsecondary.

Responsibility Area #2: Collaboration

Collaborate with teachers, families, and other staff on early identification and intervention of children’s academic & social emotional needs.
Consult with families, teachers, administrators, and support agencies in regards to the students’ academic & social emotional needs.
Consult and be a resource for teachers in helping students to be successful.
Work collaboratively with school psychologists, school social workers, school nurses and other outside mental health providers to provide multi-tiered systems of support to students and families.
Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources.
Participate in parent/teacher/student meetings, student assistance team meetings, 504 & PPT meetings as appropriate and in the role of student advocate.
Include families as partners in the academic, post-secondary and social emotional processes as it relates to their child.
Provide family education materials and programming with school related problems/issues as appropriate (e.g. post-secondary nights, financial aid nights, career fairs).
Assist families in addressing school related problems and issues. Refer students and their parents, as needed, to appropriate specialists, programs and/or outside agencies.
Include families in student planning activities; working with translators and other services as needed.

Responsibility Area #3: Data and Advocacy

Use data to document the results of strategies and interventions that are used to improve student outcomes.
Collect and analyze data to identify gaps in achievement, opportunity and attainment.
Interpret student data and assessment results to be used in the counseling environment.
Report results of the program evaluation and data collection that demonstrates student outcomes and achievement.
Articulate and promote the school counseling program to students, parents, staff, community and other stakeholders
Advocate for the fair, just and compassionate treatment of all students.
Advocate for equitable access to programs and services for all students.
Participate in school-wide decision making that contributes to the overall effective operation of the school.
Promote and coordinate school activities and resources between and among home, school, community agencies and business and industry.

Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities

Review the comprehensive school counseling framework annually, revising it as needed and planning year/monthly calendars of counseling program activities.
Conduct annual needs assessments with students and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Develop and maintain skills needed to utilize technology systems and participate in professional development activities.
Adhere to the ethical standards of the state and national associations for school counseling.
Adhere to professional practices and standards set forth by the state and national associations for school counseling.
Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws as they pertain to school counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience delivering the CT Comprehensive School Counseling Framework (CCSCF) or the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
Experience with career counseling and postsecondary trade pathways.
Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with school leadership, staff, families and the community.
Experience utilizing data to address student and departmental needs.
Familiar with counseling technology such as Naviance, DESSA, CTSEDS, and PowerSchool.
Experience utilizing strong public relations, organizational and problem solving skills.
Experience managing a caseload of students with 504 plans.
Experience with school based DBT-A (dialectical behavioral therapy).
Experience with restorative practices.
Direct experience with student recruitment.
Experience designing and running small group interventions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

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