Job Description
School SummaryNevada Connections Academy (NCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K-12 throughout Nevada. The school was launched in 2007 as a distance education charter school authorized by the Nevada State Board of Education, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Nevada Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Nevada, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and NCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission. Position Summary and ResponsibilitiesWorking from home in the state of Nevada, the High 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. 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 High 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 High School Coordinator and to the 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;Coordinate high school graduation ceremonies;Other duties as assigned. Requirements Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systemsNevada certification in School CounselingStrong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)Excellent communication skills, both oral and writtenCustomer focused approachExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsHigh degree of flexibilityTeam player with demonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environmentWillingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)Want to know more about being an educator at Connections Academy? Please join us for a live virtual information session held every other Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. We hope to see you there!
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