<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Wilton High School is seeking a substittute counselor. Immediate start.</p> <p>escription:</p> <p>High school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child and adolescent development, learning strategies, self-management, and social skills who understand and promote success for today's diverse students. They implement a school counseling framework to support students through this important developmental period (ASCA, 2019).</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in School Counseling, Eligibility for CT Certification in School Counseling (068) </li><li>Training and/or experience with college and career counseling </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the CCSCF and the ASCA National Model </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of best practices and methodologies in school counseling, aligned with current state and national standards </li><li>Ability to work cooperatively with school leadership, staff, families and the community </li><li>Ability to utilize technology and data to address student and department needs </li><li>Superior oral and written communication skills </li><li>High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity </li></ul> <p>Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.</p> <p>Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.</p> <p>Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.</p>