School Counselor

Connections Academy

School Counselor at Pearson Online Academy advising students on academics and personal well-being. Engaging with families through virtual tools and supporting comprehensive education programs remotely.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, career planning, and student support, utilizing strong communication and technology skills to foster student well-being and success. Proficient in coordinating support teams and implementing educational programs tailored to individual student needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

School Counseling CertificationTeaching CertificationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Suite ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Customer Focused ApproachAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Data DashboardLiveLessonsTelephone CommunicationEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

School Counseling CertificationTeaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Student Support TeamGraduation RequirementsCourse Selection ProcessInterpersonal Adjustment IssuesCharacter Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, well-being, and graduation
Keep abreast of all grade promotion requirements
Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to graduation requirements and student needs and interests
Conduct Welcome Calls for students and maintain regular progress monitoring contacts
Use a variety of platforms to communicate with families including telephone, email, and LiveLessons
Synchronously connect with students regularly for individual, small group, and large group support
Proactively monitor student pace, progress, and wellness using data and dashboard information
Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues, college, career, and character education
Coordinate the Student Support Team (SST) for their caseload; develop individual plans and ongoing monitoring of students

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification in school counseling from any state preferred; or teaching certification required
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products)
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 remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
Paid time off