School Counselor

Job Description:

The Madison Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE School Counselor at the Kathleen H. Ryerson School (Grades K-3) for the 2024/2025 school year. Please apply online at Ryerson School Counselor Posting

Requirements: Current teaching certification from the State of Connecticut appropriately endorsed for School Counseling (068) or eligibility for certification.

Compensation: As per the provisions of the teachers' bargaining agreement. Benefit eligible.

The Madison Public Schools is a welcoming community committed to providing an accepting and safe place for all to learn and work. We believe that diversity enriches our educational community by fostering empathy and critical thinking skills to prepare our students for success in an interconnected world. As such, we are committed to promoting diversity and equity in all aspects of our district, including our hiring practices.

The Madison Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons. The Madison Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practices 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, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

An applicant may request any needed accommodation to participate in the job application process. A ten-day notification is required to arrange for such accommodation. The Madison Public Schools encourages those applicants who do not meet the stated qualifications, but, who believe that they possess equivalent qualifications to submit, in addition to their resume, written statements indicating how their background and experience qualify them for the positions.

The Madison Public Schools will consider equivalents of the stated minimal qualifications. The Madison Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Madison Public School's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.