Connections Academy

School Counselor

Connections Academy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Southfield • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Michigan certification in School Counseling
  • Meet Michigan Department of Education School Counselor Requirements
  • Michigan Residency required
  • Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Flexible, ability to transition from task to task quickly
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
  • Team player
  • Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
  • Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
  • Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
  • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
Benefits
  • Lighthouse Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
course selectionschedulingtranscript reviewcredit entryinterpersonal adjustment programsPersonal Learning Plan (PLP) managementcollege admissions requirementsfinancial aid knowledge
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcustomer-focusedflexibilityteam playergoal-directed managementaccountabilityability to work in fast-paced environment
Certifications
Michigan certification in School CounselingMichigan Department of Education School Counselor Requirements