School Counselor – High School

Connections Academy

School Counselor providing academic and emotional support for K-12 students at Indiana Connections Academy. Responsible for course selection, graduation requirements, and student well-being.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, student support, and crisis management while maintaining a strong focus on student well-being and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing technology for student record management and personal learning plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Indiana School Services LicenseMaster’s Degree in CounselingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Suite ProficiencyCrisis Management Planning

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingCourse SelectionTranscript ReviewInterpersonal Adjustment ProgramsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsStudent MotivationPersonal Learning Plan ManagementCrisis Prevention

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer FocusedTeam PlayerHigh Work EthicFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Online Transcript SystemPersonal Electronic DeviceEmail for 2-Step Authentication

Certifications & Qualifications

Indiana School Services License

Industry Keywords

High School Graduation RequirementsAt-Risk StudentsStudent Well-BeingCrisis ManagementSecondary Course Selection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection and scheduling
Advise students and families related to academics
Keep current on all high school graduation requirements
Assist students and parents with secondary course selection process according to state credit requirements
Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules
Review student transcripts and entry of credits into online transcript system
Work with administrative assistants to obtain school records
Implement programs for students related to interpersonal adjustment issues
Participate in development of crisis prevention and management plans
Coordinate a team of school teachers to help identify at-risk students
Act as the main point of contact for at-risk students and families
Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently holds or is immediately eligible for Indiana School Services license
Master’s degree in Counseling
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Exhibit a high level of work ethic and the ability to effectively manage time and work independently
Skilled in problem-solving and motivating students
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)
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 email address for 2-step authentication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity
Fairness, equity, and inclusion in the workplace