School Counselor, Compliance & Student Engagement

Connections Academy

School Counselor enhancing attendance and student engagement at Tennessee Connections Academy. Focus on compliance, intervention, and dropout prevention efforts for grades 4–12.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student engagement, attendance monitoring, and intervention strategies, with a strong focus on collaboration with educational staff and families to support student success. Proficient in utilizing data analysis to drive interventions and improve academic outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tennessee School Counselor LicenseData Analysis for Student InterventionsExperience in Public-School SettingStrong Communication SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

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Hard Skills

Attendance MonitoringIntervention PlanningAcademic Improvement PlansWelfare ChecksTruancy ManagementStudent Data AnalysisDocumentation and Record KeepingCrisis Response SupportMulti-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)Family Engagement Strategies

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedCustomer-FocusedTeam PlayerFlexibleExcellent Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Tennessee School Counselor License

Industry Keywords

Student EngagementChronic AbsenteeismDropout PreventionEducational Support ServicesStudent Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor schoolwide attendance, engagement, and compliance data to identify students in need of intervention and support
Run and analyze attendance, contact, and engagement reports to identify students requiring outreach, intervention, or welfare checks
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff to identify students at risk of disengagement, chronic absenteeism, withdrawal, or academic failure
Serve as a primary point of contact for students and families experiencing significant attendance, engagement, compliance, or intervention concerns
Conduct student and family outreach, intervention meetings, and follow-up conferences to support improved attendance, engagement, and academic success
Maintain ongoing communication and intervention support for students assigned to Tier II and Tier III attendance and truancy interventions
Participate in and support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes, including intervention planning, implementation, and progress monitoring
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Academic Improvement Plans and other school intervention initiatives
Participate in Truancy Board meetings and complete required follow-up activities, documentation, and intervention monitoring
Assist in the development and monitoring of attendance contracts, intervention plans, and probationary agreements as assigned
Complete welfare checks and coordinate outreach efforts for students identified as at-risk due to attendance, engagement, academic performance, or safety concerns
Support student retention and dropout prevention efforts through proactive outreach, intervention, and family engagement
Assist families through the student withdrawal process and support retention efforts when appropriate
Serve as a liaison between Tennessee Connections Academy and educational, residential, treatment, or correctional facilities to support student attendance, engagement, and continuity of services
Collaborate with school staff to identify and connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources
Support crisis response efforts, welfare investigations, and student safety concerns as assigned
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
Assist with maintaining accurate records and documentation related to attendance, interventions, truancy, compliance, and student support services
Support schoolwide testing efforts, including student outreach, participation monitoring, and required travel for testing events
Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members related to attendance, engagement, intervention, and student support practices
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Tennessee School Counselor License
Bachelor’s Degree in School Counseling, Counselor Education, School Social Work, or related field
Minimum three years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting
Experience in a public-school setting
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer-focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to analyze and utilize student data to drive interventions and support student success
Ability to travel as requested for state testing events, school meetings, truancy court hearings, and student support activities (may require overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
Ability to work remotely.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities