The posting
POSITION:
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SCHOOL:
Elementary School
POSITION OVERVIEW New Fairfield Public Schools seeks a compassionate, collaborative, student-centered Elementary School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The counselor will support students’ social-emotional well-being, personal growth, and academic success through classroom lessons, individual and small-group counseling, and collaboration with staff and families.
GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide developmental school counseling and social-emotional lessons to elementary students.
- Provide individual check-ins, short-term counseling, and targeted small-group counseling.
- Support students with emotional regulation, peer relationships, problem-solving, school adjustment, and positive decision-making.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to identify student needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Participate in CST, PPT, Section 504, and other student/parent meetings as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with school psychologists, social workers, administrators, and other staff to support student needs and a positive school climate.
- Maintain appropriate and confidential student records.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Connecticut School Counselor Certification (068)
- Knowledge of elementary child development and students’ social-emotional needs.
- Strong counseling, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Experience with individual, small-group, and classroom-based counseling preferred.
POSITION TO START: Immediately
POSITION TO END: June 2027
SALARY: Per NFEA contract
PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)
Letter of Intent
Certification
Transcripts
Letters of Reference (2)



