Connections Academy

High School Counselor

Connections Academy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live 300 miles from Bentonville, AR
  • Arkansas certification in School Counseling
  • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • 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)
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
Benefits
  • Arkansas certification in School Counseling
  • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Customer focused approach
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • High degree of flexibility
  • Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
  • Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
course selectionschedulinggraduation requirementstranscript reviewdata collectioncrisis managementinterpersonal adjustment programsFour Year Plan developmentstudent support processescommunity resource identification
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer focusattention to detailorganizational skillsflexibilityteam playerleadership skillsability to work in fast-paced environment
Certifications
Arkansas certification in School Counseling