School Summary: TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA) is a tuition-free virtual public school district that employs over 200 faculty and staff, serving our diverse population of over 3000 students in Grades K12 representing over 250 cities and towns across Massachusetts. Operated in partnership with Connections Academy, and sponsored by Massachusetts leading collaborative, The Education Cooperative (TEC), Position and Responsibilities: Working from the office in East Walpole, Massachusetts the LTS School Counselor will work with students to provide academic and social emotional support. In our efforts to engage all students and families in our virtual (yet still human) environment, the School Counselor will communicate with students, and parents through use of the telephone, interactive presentation software, and other curriculum tools to support a data based school counseling curriculum and ensure student success. The Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Communicate regularly with students on their caseload surrounding issues of academic success, physical/ social-emotional health, goal setting, post graduate planning, student safety/welfare and skill development both in and out of the classroom.Be an active part of the School Counseling team and specifically collaborate with the K-8 counseling team in developing programming and activities relevant to the grade bands needs.

Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents/students have a central point of contact, and that questions and concerns are answered and addressed.Support students in instances of child welfare/ mental health concerns and monitor these situations early and often.Assist students in applications to non-TECCA High School settings. Ensure that students on IEP and 504 plans are receiving any required school-counseling services.Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students; Develop and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;Other duties as assigned.Requirements: Current DESE License for School Counseling- Grades 5-12Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office programs)Excellent communication skills, both oral and writtenStudent-focused approachHigh degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environmentTeam player track recordWillingness/ability to travel on occasion for student outreach and state testing eventsAbility to work remotely, if necessary


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