School Summary: Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public
charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Idaho. Inspire
Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Idaho Charter School
Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors. It is accredited
by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School
Improvement and has met Cognia's criteria for educational quality. Inspire
Connections Academy participates in the PERSI retirement system.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Working from their home office in Idaho, the School Counselor will virtually
assist students in grades K-12 and parents/learning coaches with course
selection and scheduling. The school counselor will be the initial point of
contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas and non-academic
issues. The school counselor will become an expert on course and credit
requirements for grades 6-12 students and establish counseling processes for
grades K-12.
The School Counselor will also be responsible for the successful completion of
the following tasks:
Develop and maintain a plan for effective delivery of the comprehensive
school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model;
Advise students and families related to academics, career planning, and
graduation;
Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements and communicate this
information to the necessary stakeholders;
Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection
process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements,
student needs, and interests. An integral part of this process is assisting
students and parents to develop 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;
Advocate for all students by maintaining a current knowledge of equity and
diversity issues and promoting equal educational opportunities for all
students;
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 and implement a follow-up process;
Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for
the school and serve as a vital member of the Student Support Team (SST);
Coordinate a team of K-12 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;
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 to critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as
obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay
abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and
documentation;
When students enroll mid-semester, assist teachers in integrating them into
coursework and handling previous grades, credits, and evaluations.
Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT
Preparation, and college entrance preparation;
Understand the requirements for and assist in the administration of all high
school testing, including PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams;
Educate stakeholders on Advanced Opportunities funding and assist students
and their families in creating graduation plans to maximize college credit
earning potential; assist students in selecting and registering for college
classes;
Serve as a site coordinator for Idaho Digital Learning Academy as needed;
Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and
educational options;
Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs;
Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and
financial aid
Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff
members;
Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary;
Assist in coordinating high school graduation ceremonies and
all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
This position is for the 2026-27 school year, starting August 4th, 2026.
Idaho State Pupil Personnel Certificate endorsed as a school counselor or
social worker.
Applicants must reside in Idaho.
Strong technology skills, particularly with Google Workspace, Zoom, and
Windows-based operating systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational
skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data, develop and implement intervention plans, and track
student progress.
High degree of flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and ability to work
independently from and manage responsibilities in a remote, home-based
setting.
Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing events, field trips, and
state testing (may include overnight travel).
Ability to work occasional evening hours to support families as needed.
Private workspace free from distraction, high-speed internet, and appropriate
childcare arrangements for any dependent children during scheduled work hours
(8-4 MST).
Two-step authentication is required to access all systems and may require a
personal device.