College & Career Counselor

🕒 April 29

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛋️ Counselor

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 Description

• Working from our office in White House, TN, or from your home office within the state, the College & Career Counselor will report to the Manager of Counseling Services and provide a comprehensive College & Career Readiness Program to the students of TNCA. • The College and Career Readiness Counselor will work to support the mission and operations needed to ensure students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs and make exceptional post-secondary plans. • They will assist students and parents in understanding and meeting graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, career pathway planning and completion, and crisis intervention. • They will support the framework of educational and career continuum programs of the school, with special emphasis on the management of the CCR-related programs. • The College and Career Readiness Counselor is the school’s expert on the state's course requirements, academic planning, and career pathways required to earn a diploma and certifications in the state, as well as other metric-driven state programs. • They will work with the team of school counselors to establish a comprehensive counseling program to support all students. • Collaboration with the special education team is required to ensure students with an IEP are served equitably. • Support the school’s leadership team in implementing and monitoring the school improvement plan and goals; • Develop, plan, and execute a comprehensive counseling program that meets the academic development, personal growth, and career planning needs for all students; • Coordinate and support school staff in the implementation of the College & Career Readiness program for students; • Monitor execution of special programs related to career awareness, exploration, and preparation; • Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements as they relate to career pathways; • Assist in the development and coordination of CCR & CTE programs, such as Dual Enrollment, Internships, Mentorships, EPSO development, and industry-sanctioned clubs; • Facilitate communication between high school teachers, counselors, administrators, Learning Coaches, and students; • Counsel students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules within CCR pathways; • Ensure that the counseling staff can assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately; • Supervise the receipt and review of student transcripts and oversee the entry of credits into the online transcript system; • Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards; • Keep current on community resources vital to meeting the needs of students in distress, making them available to school teams and to families as needed; • Work with school staff to identify students who are at risk or in crisis; • Counsel families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal; • Support the successful execution of state testing, which includes required travel; and • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counselor Education preferred. • Active Tennessee School Counseling license • Minimum 3 years of school counseling experience • Proficiency in Career Pathways and CTE-focused school setting preferred • Travel to in-person events required. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Customer-focused approach • High degree of flexibility • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, independent environment • Team player with demonstrated leadership skills • Technologically proficient and confident

🏖️ Benefits

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