School Counselor - South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy

Job description

Description

nCompany Summary

nSouth Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition free, full-time alternative education campus serving students from 16-21 years old across the state of South Carolina in grades 9-12. SCBCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Low Country Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.

nPosition Summary and Responsibilities

nWorking from home in the state of South Carolina, this High School Counselor will provide virtual academic, college/career, and personal/social counseling services to identified students. For the current school year, this role will assist as a School Counselor focused on Individual Graduation Plan meetings, scheduling, and assisting with administrative tasks. This role will assist with other School Counselor tasks as needed. These can include:

nnnImplement components of the ASCA National Model best practices;

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nnDeliver Needs Assessment annually to staff, parents, and students;

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nnActively participate in Advisory Council for school counseling;

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nnComplete a "Use of Time" analysis for one week in each semester;

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nnProvide guidance instruction focused on ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors;

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nnIdentify students who are in need of intervention and deliver individual Solution-Focused Brief Counseling and small group support;

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nnHelp students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;

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nnHold Individual Graduation Plan meetings and complete course selection for student caseload;

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nnFollow procedures for dropping courses and changing schedules ensuring that the school's course selection and drop policies are adhered to;

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nnUnderstand the requirements for state testing, including EOC, Career Readiness, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;

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nnSupport on-time graduation for all students by providing additional support to off-cohort or off-track students;

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nnProvide additional review of Senior Transcripts / Schedules, and process successful Graduates upon completion of requirements;

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nnWork with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources;

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nnServe as a consultant for staff for student welfare concerns;

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nnReport and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards.

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nnStay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;

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nnSupport professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;

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nnAssist in coordinating a Career Day, College Tours, or other school counseling activities related to academic, career, or personal/social topics

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nnOther duties as assigned.

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n nRequirements

nnnSouth Carolina School Counselor certificate

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nnMaster's degree in School Counseling

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nnExperience working with high school students, including Seniors

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nnExtensive knowledge and familiarity with South Carolina colleges, scholarships, and high school guidance via the Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System

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nnStrong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)

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nnExcellent communication skills, both oral and written

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nnAbility to work effectively as a team member

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nnWillingness to travel on occasion for school events and state testing (may require occasional overnight travel)

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nnMust be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

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n nSouth Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) 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.

nEqual Opportunity Employer

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Worksite address

summerville, SC, 29485, US

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