School Counselor
Connections Academy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Texas School Counseling Certification Required
- Ability to travel 15-20% for school-related business (state testing, marketing, professional development, and school meetings)
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
- 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
- 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 an email address for two-step authentication.
Benefits
- College, Career and Military Ready requirement support
- Advanced Placement support programs
- SAT and ACT Preparation
- College entrance preparation programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Texas School Counseling CertificationFour Year Plan developmenttranscript reviewcourse selection assistancecrisis prevention and managementAdvanced Placement supportSAT preparationACT preparationcollege admissions guidancejob application assistance
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer focusedattention to detailorganizational skillsflexibilityteam playerleadership skillsability to work in fast-paced environmentinterpersonal skillssupportive approach
Certifications
Texas School Counseling Certification