[Hiring] Secondary School Counselor @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working from your home office in Indiana, the School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with academic, social/emotional needs, and post-secondary planning. The School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Advise students and families related to academics;
• Keep current on all high school graduation requirements;
• Assist students and parents with the secondary course selection process;
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits to ensure they are placed correctly in courses;
• 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;
• Implement efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students;
• Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay current on all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
• Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation;
• Understand the requirements for and assist the principal to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;
• Support the Implementation of the ASCA National Model framework to align counseling initiatives with school-wide academic goals, track student outcomes, and deliver equitable support to all students;
• Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;
• Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs;
• Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid;
• Support the coordination of high school graduation ceremonies;
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently holds or is immediately eligible for Indiana School Services license;
• Master’s degree in School Counseling;
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite);
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Exhibit a high level of work ethic and the ability to effectively manage time and work independently;
• Skilled in problem-solving and motivating students;
• Customer focused approach;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• High degree of flexibility;
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment;
• 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;
• Ability to work remotely;
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.