School Counselor (High School) - Indiana Connections Academy

Position Summary And Responsibilities

Working from your home office in Indiana, the School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.

• Advises students and families related to academics;
• Keeps current on all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as community service, and communicates this information to the Director of Counseling and to the principal;
• Aids students and parents with the secondary course selection process according to specific state credit requirements and student needs and interests;
• Advices 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;
• Reviews student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system;
• Follows procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date;
• Works with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate;
• Implements programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues;
• Works with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources;
• Participates in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serves as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST);
• Collaborates with a team of school teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”;
• Acts as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them;
• Oversees and maintains the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student;
• Implements efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students;
• Supports families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;
• Reports and refers critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stays current on all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
• Implements special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation;
• Understands the requirements for and assists the principal to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;
• Helps students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;
• Assists with student preparation of applications for college and jobs;
• Edits students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid;
• Supports the coordination of high school graduation ceremonies;
• Supports professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;
• And other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• Exhibits 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