Long-Term Substitute Middle School Guidance Counselor

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a Long -Term Substitute Middle School Guidance Counselor estimated to begin in March 2027 and continue through the remainder of the school year (based on the needs of the district.) The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of the School Principal to facilitate student success and interpersonal growth. This is a position that would work in a comprehensive counseling department that oversees student and master scheduling, transitional programming, social emotional support for all students, as well as specific mental health components that align with the CSCA goals and programming.

Responsibilities:

• Counsels individuals and/or groups of students through the development and interpretation of individual written education, personal, and/or career plans
• Assists students on making appropriate transitions through his/her education
• Interprets test scores and other student information for staff and parent as appropriate
• Works with students, parents and other family members in situations of concern or emergency/crisis
• Attends Planning and Placement Team and other meetings as needed
• Provides direct individual and small group counseling services and social skills groups
• Creates, implements, and monitors behavioral intervention plans
• Provides consultation to teachers, related services colleagues, and student support staff to facilitate student success across educational settings
• Facilitates and supports school climate, school culture, and positive behavior initiatives
• Provides family support for students' needs through referrals to community resources and ongoing communication with parents and community-based professionals
• Maintains accurate, complete, and current records as required by law, state and district policy, and administrative guidelines

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in school counseling- middle school experience preferred
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
• Success using a variety of counseling techniques and styles that facilitate school wide programming, one-on-one and group activities
• Ability to organize and coordinate work in a responsive and long term planning manner
• Promotes a positive learning environment responsive to and respectful of the needs of students and understands the components of PBIS
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Connecticut Certification 068 Endorsement

Salary and Benefits:

• The daily rate for substitute teachers is $130. Please note for long term substitute positions (40+ days): The daily rate for long term substitute teachers with certification is $283.49 beyond the 40th consecutive day worked in the same assignment

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, or Access the application at: to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.