K-7 School Counselor - Lowcountry Connections Academy at Connections Academy

Summerville, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

School Counseling, Academic Advising, Career Planning, Course Scheduling, Transcript Review, Crisis Management, Student Support, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Case Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

School Summary Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Lowcountry Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and LCCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Position Summary and Responsibilities: Lowcountry Connections Academy: Working from your home office in South Carolina, certified School Counselors 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. The School Counselor will become an expert on course and credit requirements and will work to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students. The School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: * 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, and communicate this information to the Manager of Counseling and to the Assistant Principal; * Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests. An integral part of this process is assisting students and parents to develop a Four Year Plan for meeting graduation requirements; * Advise 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; * Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system; * Follow procedures to ensure that Connections Academy transcripts are accurate and up-to-date; * Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate; * Implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues; * Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources; * Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school and serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST); * Coordinate a team of middle and high school teachers to help identify students who are “at risk” or “in crisis”; Act as the main point of contact for these students and families, communicating regularly with them; * Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for each student; * Implement efforts to secure complete and accurate records for Connections Academy students; * Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal; * Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation; * Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately; * Communicate with the Curriculum Team to ensure that curriculum offerings meet state requirements; * Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation; * Understand the requirements for and assist the principal to facilitate the administration of all high school testing, including exit exams, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams; * Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options; * Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs; * Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid; * Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members; * Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary including teaching middle school elective courses; * Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies; and * Other duties as assigned. Requirements * South Carolina 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 Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

Virtually assist K-12 students and families with course selection, academic planning, and graduation requirements. Provide emotional and interpersonal support while coordinating with school teams to manage at-risk students and crisis prevention.