School Summary
Ohio Connections Academy is a tuition-free K–12 public virtual school that students attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is state-certified and open to students throughout Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest Ohio.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from your home office or our office in Columbus or Mason, Ohio, the Coordinator of Counseling Services will collaborate with the Counseling Services leadership team to implement a comprehensive counseling program based on the ASCA national model. With a focus on High School, the Coordinator of Counseling Services will become an expert on graduation requirements and maximizing data in order to drive targeted support for students, families, and staff.
The Coordinator of Counseling Services will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as end-of-course testing, graduation seals, and other information shared by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce;
- Improve and support systems to access and utilize data throughout the school year cycle, including:
- Review of EOC scores
- Academic Probation
- Review of graduation requirements, including progress in courses, competencies, and seals
- Student Success Plans
- High School Course Selection
- Support a structure for the identification of students who will utilize alternative paths to demonstrate competency;
- Strengthen the process for identifying and tracking students needing Success Plans;
- Collaborate with school administration and teachers to support students who are failing, specifically students in the Academic Probation process;
- Collaborate with OCA staff to ensure that EOC data is received from state systems.
- Work with the administrative assistants to ensure that school records from the student’s previous school have been received (as needed);
- Assist in process improvement for implementing Graduation Plans for all high school students;
- Utilize data to identify students at-risk, and work on strategies to ensure safety and overcome barriers to learning;
- Coordinate with Counseling Services leaders to support students who are experiencing homelessness, treatment for physical or mental health issues and behavioral crises;
- Understand the requirements for postsecondary readiness programs, including Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, Career Technical and college admissions planning, scholarships, financial aid, and financial aid workshops;
- Participate in the administration of all high school testing, including End-of-Course exams, PSAT, SAT, and AP exams;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ohio School Counselor license
- Master’s Degree
- High School Counseling experience preferred
- 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 a 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 an email address for two-step authentication
Prospective Employee Benefits Page - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF A FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.
Ohio 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.
