Connections Academy

Community Manager

• Provide strategic leadership for federally funded programs
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements
• Manage federal program budgets and expenditures
• Oversee family and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with school leaders and external partners

Director of Federal Programs, Community Engagement

Counselor

• Provide virtual services to K-12 students enrolled in Connections Academy virtual schools
• Connect with students using webcams and web conferencing software
• Provide counseling sessions, evaluations, and social work support for students
• Offer individual and group counseling to students dealing with emotional, behavioral, or social issues
• Evaluate students' needs and develop personalized intervention plans
• Respond to and manage crises, such as bullying or family problems
• Work with families to address issues affecting the student’s school experience and connect them with community resources
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies for student success
• Advocate for students’ needs within the school and community
• Provide workshops and training for students, staff, and families on relevant topics
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and interventions

Counseling Services

• Provide high quality counseling services to assigned students while supporting program implementation
• Planning and implementing therapy in a virtual environment
• Be an expert on assigned school and state specific policies and procedures for implementing LiveCounseling
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the LiveServices team and the schools and programs we serve
• Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance
• Maintain a high level of communication with the leadership team and school staff
• Timely and thorough documentation of therapeutic interventions and progress reports
• Regular touch base meetings with supervisor
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluation of all students’ supportive needs using documented best practices
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with counseling needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with supportive needs and potential learning issues
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed
• Adhere to all laws and company policies regarding data protection and security
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned
• Complete all required professional development, training, and courses required for CEUs to maintain credentials and meet company compliance standards
• Complete additional duties as assigned

PT Counseling – Counseling Services

• Virtually assist students and guardians/Learning Coaches with course selection, scheduling
• Be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues
• Become an expert on course and credit requirements
• Work with the Director or Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students
• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests
• Assist students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system
• Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues
• Coordinate a team of middle and high school teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”
• Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
• Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members

School Counselor

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as College, Career and Military Ready and graduating with Endorsements
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to Houston ISD and the State of Texas credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests
• Assist students and parents to develop a Four Year Plan (Personal Graduation Plan) for meeting graduation requirements
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed
• Review student transcripts and entry of credits into the online transcript system
• Ensure that student transcripts are accurate and up-to-date
• Work with 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
• Coordinate a team of teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”
• Act as the main point of contact for these students and families
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
• Support families through the school withdrawal process
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being
• Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester
• Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation
• 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 professional development activities for teachers and school staff members
• Collaborate in a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
• Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary
• Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Assistant

• Provide general secretarial and administrative support to the Principal and upper division leadership team
• Perform a variety of clerical duties to support daily school operations
• Handle internal and external correspondence/communication with discretion and accuracy
• Schedule and coordinate meetings
• Distribute correspondence promptly
• Assist staff, students, and parents with professionalism and courtesy
• Prepare and submit purchase orders and vendor invoices
• Serve as a liaison between the High School teams and Enrollment Department
• Generate reports and prepare documents for school level projects
• Attend virtual and in-person department, school or district meetings as required
• Maintain a courteous, businesslike, and professional demeanor

Therapist

• Provide high quality, direct occupational therapy services to assigned students in accordance with the student’s mandated IEP and service goals
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluations of all students’ occupational therapy needs using documented best practices
• Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans
• Log all student interactions within the EMS platform including detailed therapy notes that follow Medicaid guidelines
• Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and school guidelines
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with occupational therapy needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with occupational therapy needs and potential learning issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software

Part Time Occupational Therapist

• Provide high quality, direct occupational therapy services to assigned students in accordance with the student’s mandated IEP and service goals
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluations of all students’ occupational therapy needs using documented best practices
• Be an expert on state specific policies and procedures for implementing Occupational Therapy services
• Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans
• Log all student interactions within the EMS platform including detailed therapy notes that follow Medicaid guidelines
• Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and school guidelines
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with occupational therapy needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with occupational therapy needs and potential learning issues
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the OT team, and the schools and programs we serve
• Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Occupational Therapist

• Oversee delivery of K–12 counseling services
• Supervise school counselors and ensure compliance with state requirements
• Implement comprehensive counseling program aligned to North Carolina standards
• Monitor crisis response protocols
• Collaborate with Special Education and Testing teams
• Support graduation planning and transcript oversight
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting
• Lead professional development for counseling staff
• Maintain communication with families and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Manager of Counseling

• Working from the office in Bentonville, Arkansas, the High School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling.
• Be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.
• Become an expert on course and credit requirements and work with the Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students.
• 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.
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests.
• Develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements for students and parents.
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring adherence to the school’s course selection and drop policies.
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system; ensure accurate and up-to-date Connections Academy transcripts.
• Work with administrative assistants to obtain and forward school records when appropriate.
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues.
• Identify and help families access school and community resources.
• Participate in crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST).
• Act as the main point of contact for students and families in crisis.
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student.
• Support families during the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal.
• Report critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
• Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester and communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure curriculum offerings meet state requirements.

High School Counselor

• Answering phones and email
• Receiving visitors
• Assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks
• Entering data into the online student information system
• Managing student files and records
• Generating reports
• Scheduling appointments
• Interacting with parents and students
• Ordering office supplies
• Assisting with State Testing duties

School Administrative Assistant

• Oversee delivery of K–12 counseling services
• Supervise school counselors and ensure compliance with state requirements
• Implement comprehensive counseling program aligned to North Carolina standards
• Monitor crisis response protocols
• Collaborate with Special Education and Testing teams
• Support graduation planning and transcript oversight
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting
• Lead professional development for counseling staff
• Maintain communication with families and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Counseling Manager

• Assist students and families with successful transition into the program;
• Work with a diversity of students with special needs, including students with section 504 plans
• Follow up with students and families to ensure that they are staying on track and fulfilling the requirements of our school;
• Build relationships with students and families through email, phone calls, and in person when necessary;
• Proactively be able to troubleshoot and problem solve student and family issues and understand the proper channels of communication;
• Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources;
• Advise students and families related to academics, early college and career planning
• Assist students and parents with the school course selection process according to specific state credit requirements, postsecondary plans 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;
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues;
• Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary support team;
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.
• Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
• 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;
• And other duties as assigned.

Middle School Counselor

• Working from the office in Bentonville, Arkansas, the High School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.
• The High School Counselor will become an expert on course and credit requirements and will work with the Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students.
• The High School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: 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. An integral part of this process is assisting students and parents to develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements; 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 middle and high school teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”; Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them; Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student; 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 abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation; 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; Communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure that curriculum offerings meet state requirements; 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; 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 professional development activities for teachers and school staff members; Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary including teaching middle school elective courses; Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies; Other duties as assigned.