School Counselor; FTE

Overview

West Hartford Public Schools seeks to fill the position of a School Counselor (1.0 FTE) at Sedgwick Middle School.

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Sedgwick Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/08/2026

• Serves as a member of the school counseling team, and collaborates regularly with school administration, Pupil Personnel Services, teachers, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders to aid in the overall success of students in grades 6-8
• Case manages 504 plans on caseload
• Plans and implements the School Counseling Curriculum
• Engages in professional learning experiences to continually update knowledge and skills
• Uses data to document the success of strategies and interventions that are implemented to improve student performance
• Identifies at-risk students and collaborates with teachers and other professional staff to create appropriate interventions and recommendations
• Maintains student schedules, ensuring students are on track for graduation
• Other duties as determined by the School Counseling Department Supervisor and administration

• 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.

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities. We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally marginalized groups.

We pledge to partner with ALL families in the service of the success of each child.