High School Counselor

Role Overview

• Working from the office in Bentonville, Arkansas, the High School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection, scheduling.
• Be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues.
• Become an expert on course and credit requirements and work with the Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students.
• 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.
• Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests.
• Develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements for students and parents.
• Advise students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules, seeking support as needed, while ensuring adherence to the school’s course selection and drop policies.
• Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system; ensure accurate and up-to-date Connections Academy transcripts.
• Work with administrative assistants to obtain and forward school records when appropriate.
• Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues.
• Identify and help families access school and community resources.
• Participate in crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST).
• Act as the main point of contact for students and families in crisis.
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student.
• Support families during the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal.
• Report critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
• Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester and communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure curriculum offerings meet state requirements.

Requirements

• Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live 300 miles from Bentonville, AR
• Arkansas certification in School Counseling
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office 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
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Benefits

• Arkansas certification in School Counseling
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office 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
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.