School Summary
Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.
Arkansas 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.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Working remotely from home in Arkansas, the K–8 School Counselor will virtually support students and parents/learning coaches with academic, social/emotional, and early career development. The School Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for student concerns across subject areas and non-academic needs. The counselor will collaborate with the Manager of Counseling Services to implement a comprehensive K–8 counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model.
The School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Deliver school counseling core curriculum through virtual lessons.
- Provide individual and small group counseling based on student needs.
- Support academic planning, goal setting, and Student Success Plans using academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data.
- Facilitate course selection and recommend students for accelerated and high school credit-bearing opportunities.
- Monitor student progress and engagement; provide interventions and address barriers to learning.
- Support onboarding, transitions, and review of academic records for new and returning students.
- Develop and implement academic and behavior support plans in collaboration with staff and families.
- Support at-risk or crisis situations and follow safety reporting procedures.
- Collaborate with staff and connect families to school and community resources.
- Maintain communication through virtual office hours, workshops, and family outreach.
- Support student engagement through career readiness activities, events, and enrichment opportunities.
- Maintain accurate student records, including enrollment, withdrawal, and transcript audits/credit checks.
- Conduct compliance checks, support course/grade changes, dual enrollment processes, and required indicators
- Maintain counseling resources and participate in program planning, data review, and professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live within 300 miles of Bentonville, AR
- Arkansas certification in School Counseling (K–8 or appropriate grade band)
- Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office and virtual platforms)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, student-centered approach
- Willingness to travel occasionally (may require overnight travel)
- Ability to use a personal device and email for two-step authentication