High School Counselor

🕒 June 11

🎸 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

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation; • Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicate this information to the High School Coordinator and to the principal; • Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests. • Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring that the school’s course selection and drop policies are adhered to; • Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system; • Follow procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date; • Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate; • Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues; • Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources; • Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST); • Coordinate a team of teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”;

🎯 Requirements

• Tennessee School Counselor certification • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite) • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Highly organized and punctual • Customer focused approach • High degree of flexibility • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment • Team player with demonstrated leadership skills • Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel) • Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities