High School Counselor

Connections Academy

School Counselor at Tennessee Connections Academy supporting K-12 students with course selection, scheduling, and graduation requirements. Acting as the initial contact for student concerns spanning academic and non-academic issues.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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 teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”;

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tennessee School Counselor certification
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Soft Skills

excellent communication skillshighly organizedpunctualcustomer focusedflexibilityability to work in fast-paced environmentteam playerleadership skills

Certifications

Tennessee School Counselor certification