School Counselor - Wyoming Connections Academy

Wyoming Connections Academy (WYCA) is a tuition‑free, online public school for students in grades K‑12 throughout Wyoming. WYCA is authorized under state law as a distance education program of Big Horn County School District #1, and operates under the Wyoming Switchboard Network. WYCA was founded in 2009 as Jackson Hole Connections Academy, and in 2011 became Wyoming Connections Academy. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.

Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Advanc

ED, and WYCA is accredited through Big Horn County School District #1.

Working from our office in Cody or from your home in Wyoming, the 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 with the Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for middle and high school students.

We are looking for caring, dedicated educators who are excited to work at a school where they can focus on helping individual students thrive.

• Empower students to do their best and to achieve their goals.
• Believe strongly in collaborating with families to prepare each student for success.
• Assist students and parents/learning coaches with course selection and scheduling.
• Be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non‑academic issues.
• Put multimedia resources and powerful interactive tools to work in order to motivate and engage students.
• 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, including developing 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 forward 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.
• 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…