<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Student Support Services/School Counselor</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/19/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Middle School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>School Year 2026-27</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>4/1/2026 or Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>VACANCY NOTICE</p> <p>NEW FAIRFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION</p> <p>POSITION: SCHOOL COUNSELOR</p> <p>SCHOOL: NEW FAIRFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL</p> <p>Position Overview: This role supports a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes students' academic,</p> <p>social-emotional, and career development. The ideal candidate will have middle school experience, will be well versed</p> <p>in delivering school counseling curriculum, MTSS and data-informed practices, and have an understanding of 504 plan</p> <p>development and implementation.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide individual and group counseling to address students' social-emotional needs </li><li>Deliver classroom-based School Counseling lessons aligned with developmental goals </li><li>Collaborate with staff to implement targeted, data-informed interventions </li><li>Coordinate and manage Section 504 plans, including meetings and compliance </li><li>Assist students and families with academic planning and school transitions </li><li>Maintain accurate records using systems such as CT SEDS </li><li>Contribute to a positive school climate and team-based approach to student support </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: 068 (School Counselor) CT Certification</p> <p>POSITION TO START: School Year 2026-2027</p> <p>SALARY: Per NFEA contract</p> <p>PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)</p> <p>Letter of Intent</p> <p>Certification</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>Letters of Reference (2)</p> <p>The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)</p> <p>Date Posted: March 19, 2026</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: April 1, 2026 or Until Filled</p> <p>(the later of)</p>