High School Counselor Substitute - South Carolina Connections Academy

High School Counselor Substitute - South Carolina Connections Academy

South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition‑free, K–12 online public school. The school was launched in 2008–09 and serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in South Carolina.

This position is a term project with an anticipated end date of 6/30/2030. Working from home in South Carolina, the High School Counselor will provide virtual academic, college/career, and personal/social counseling services to identified students.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

• Assist as a High School Counseling Substitute focused on Individual Graduation Plan meetings, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Implement components of the ASCA National Model best practices.
• Deliver Needs Assessment annually to staff, parents, and students.
• Actively participate in Advisory Council for school counseling.
• Complete a “Use of Time” analysis for one week in each semester.
• Provide guidance instruction focused on ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors.
• Identify students in need of intervention and deliver individual Solution‑Focused Brief Counseling and small‑group support.
• Help students research and understand post‑secondary career and educational options.
• Hold Individual Graduation Plan meetings and complete course selection for student caseload.
• Follow procedures for dropping courses and changing schedules.
• Understand state testing requirements.
• Support on‑time graduation for all students.
• Provide additional review of Senior Transcripts/Schedules and process successful graduates upon completion of requirements.
• Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources.
• Serve as a consultant for staff for student welfare concerns.
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well‑being as required by law.
• Support professional development activities for teachers and staff.
• Assist in coordinating a Career Day, College Tours, or other school counseling activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• South Carolina School Counselor certificate.
• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Experience working with high school students, including seniors.
• Extensive knowledge of South Carolina colleges, scholarships, and high school guidance via the Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for school events and state testing.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2‑step authentication.

Additional Information

South Carolina Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Education