High School Counselor-New Mexico Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; New Mexico; Hybride; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Mexico Connections Academy, operated by Connections Education LLC, seeks a Home-based High School Counselor in New Mexico to guide students and families on course selection, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning. You will coordinate with the Counseling Services Manager to establish processes for middle and high school students from a home office in NM.

You will advise on academics, career planning, and graduation requirements; develop four-year plans; manage transcripts; and

Qualifications

• New Mexico service certification in High 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.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

Responsabilités

• Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation.
• Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements and communicate with school leadership.
• Assist with course selection and develop a Four Year Plan for graduation.
• Assist with dropping courses and schedule changes; ensure policies are followed.
• Review transcripts and ensure accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Coordinate with school staff to obtain and forward records as needed.
• Implement programs for personal and interpersonal adjustment.
• Help families access school and community resources.
• Participate in crisis prevention and Student Support Team planning.
• Coordinate a team of teachers to identify at-risk students; act as main contact.
• Oversee and maintain the Personal Learning Plan for each student.
• Assist with withdrawal data collection and processing.
• Report critical incidents as required by law and policy.
• Support enrollment mid-semester student transitions with guidance to teachers.
• Coordinate curriculum alignment with state requirements.
• Implement AP, SAT/ACT preparation and college entrance initiatives.
• Facilitate administration of high school testing (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP).
• Assist students with post-secondary options and applications.
• Educate on college admissions and financial aid.
• Support professional development for staff; teach electives if needed.
• Coordinate graduation ceremonies and other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Tech proficiency

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Formation

High School Counseling certification (New Mexico)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

High School Counselor-New Mexico Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: SCHOO018411

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Home-based, NM

130 Siringo Road

Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA

Description

New Mexico Connections Academy is atuition-free,online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited byCognia, formerlyCognia, formerlyAdvancED. Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.

New Mexico Connections Academy 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home in New Mexico, the High School Counselor will 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 with the Manager of Counseling Services 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 student 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 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

• New Mexico service certification in High 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 email address for 2-step authentication

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