College & Career Counselor - Tennessee Connections Academy
Connections Academy
College & Career Counselor - Tennessee Connections Academy
Job Category: Teaching Requisition Number: HIGHS017824
Posted: April 28, 2026
Full-Time
Remote
Home-based, TN 117 Edenway Dr. White House, TN 37188, USA
Description
Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from our office in White House, TN, or from your home office within the state, the College & Career Counselor will report to the Manager of Counseling Services and provide a comprehensive College & Career Readiness Program to the students of TNCA.
The College and Career Readiness Counselor will work to support the mission and operations needed to ensure students successfully complete their instructional and career pathway programs and make exceptional post-secondary plans. They will assist students and parents in understanding and meeting graduation requirements, course selection and scheduling, career pathway planning and completion, and crisis intervention. They will support the framework of educational and career continuum programs of the school, with special emphasis on the management of the CCR-related programs. The College and Career Readiness Counselor is the school's expert on the state's course requirements, academic planning, and career pathways required to earn a diploma and certifications in the state, as well as other metric-driven state programs. They will work with the team of school counselors to establish a comprehensive counseling program to support all students. Collaboration with the special education team is required to ensure students with an IEP are served equitably.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the school's leadership team in implementing and monitoring the school improvement plan and goals;
- Develop, plan, and execute a comprehensive counseling program that meets the academic development, personal growth, and career planning needs for all students;
- Coordinate and support school staff in the implementation of the College & Career Readiness program for students;
- Monitor execution of special programs related to career awareness, exploration, and preparation;
- Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements as they relate to career pathways;
- Assist in the development and coordination of CCR & CTE programs, such as Dual Enrollment, Internships, Mentorships, EPSO development, and industry-sanctioned clubs;
- Facilitate communication between high school teachers, counselors, administrators, Learning Coaches, and students;
- Counsel students with issues related to dropping courses and changing schedules within CCR pathways;
- Ensure that the counseling staff can 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;
- Supervise the receipt and review of student transcripts and oversee the entry of credits into the online transcript system;
- Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards;
- Keep current on community resources vital to meeting the needs of students in distress, making them available to school teams and to families as needed;
- Work with school staff to identify students who are at risk or in crisis;
- Counsel families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;
- Support the successful execution of state testing, which includes required travel;
- and Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counselor Education preferred.
- Active Tennessee School Counseling license
- Minimum 3 years of school counseling experience
- Proficiency in Career Pathways and CTE-focused school setting preferred
- Travel to in-person events required.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Customer-focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, independent environment
- Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
- Technologically proficient and confident
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