Long Term Substitute: Social Worker

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker/Support Service Counselor
• Date Posted: 5/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Edwin O. Smith High School

Long‑Term Substitute August 25, 2026—March 1, 2027

E.O. Smith High School is seeking a long‑term substitute social worker who is a motivated, enthusiastic, and thoughtful individual who will contribute to our school's diversity through teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution.

The social worker/support service counselor will work with a team of professionals providing services to students attending our Depot program and EO Smith High School. Our social workers and school counselors provide and support the delivery of specific skills and information in a proactive, preventative manner to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve school success. Collaboration with student support services personnel and school staff in the delivery of services is part of our daily practice.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a current Connecticut Educator Certificate:
  Social Worker (071) or School Counselor (068)
• Possesses qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with all stakeholders
• Experience in crisis counseling and trauma intervention
• Experience conducting small‑group counseling to assist in the growth and development of student SEL
• Demonstrates understanding of or has experience in providing culturally relevant instruction

• Ensure student‑centered learning by promoting academic, social‑emotional, and college/career readiness skills
• Actively support and provide individual and group counseling to students
• Advocate as a change agent to improve access, equity, achievement, and opportunity for all students
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and community to maximize student success
• Effectively support students in the progression of student SEL
• Generate and analyze data to inform support‑service practice
• Actively participate in department and school‑wide professional development and school‑sponsored events

In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Teachers' Association, the 2026-27 salary range is up to $56,491 (Pro‑rated).

E. O. Smith High School is committed to achieving and sustaining a diverse, equitable and just educational community. This includes our pledge to: i) embrace diversity in its broadest sense, by respecting diversity of viewpoints and experience, by expanding diversity in our teaching staff, and by providing a curriculum which includes the history, experience, accomplishments, and cultural richness of BIPOC individuals and communities in America;

ii) identify and pursue the work necessary to realize equity of access and opportunity for all our students; iii) confront and dedicate ourselves to eradicating discrimination and intolerance directed against members of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, our students with disabilities, and any members of our community who are survivors of unjust and inequitable practices. Region 19 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.