Academic Counselor - Secondary Academic Counselor

This is a remote position.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions to assess students' academic needs, learning styles, and goals


• Develop individualized academic improvement plans, including study strategies, time management, and organizational skills


• Know and effectively use One Academy resources to support student development, guiding students and parents on how to leverage tutoring, extra class programmes, and self-paced content to close skills gaps and reach specified learning goals


• Administer or interpret skills gap assessments to identify areas needing intervention and map students to the right One Academy resources


• Monitor student progress through regular check-ins, assessments, and performance reviews


• Identify learning gaps or challenges (e.g., attention, motivation, study habits) and recommend appropriate interventions or resources


• Collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, and other staff to align academic support strategies


• Work directly with parents to explain available resources and recommend a clear path (tutoring, extra classes, self-paced modules) toward closing their child's skills gaps


• Guide students in course selection, academic planning, and goal-setting


• Provide guidance on exam preparation, study techniques, and academic resilience


• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, progress notes, and outcomes


• Refer students to additional support services (tutoring, special education, mental health resources) as needed


• Facilitate monthly workshops to address group learning needs and reinforce academic strategies across a cohort of students


• Stay current on best practices in learning strategies, educational psychology, and academic coaching.

Core Competencies

• Empathy and active listening


• Problem-solving and strategic planning


• Patience and adaptability


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Confidentiality and professionalism

Work Environment

• Hybrid, predominantly remote


• Regular interaction with students, parents, and academic staff


• Delivers instruction, counseling, and assessment through online tools/platforms


• Contractor is expected to supply and maintain a functional laptop and the tools/equipment needed for remote work (e.g., stable internet connection, webcam, headset).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related field


• Prior experience in academic counseling, tutoring, teaching, or student support services


• Strong understanding of learning strategies, study skills, and educational assessment


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to build rapport and trust with students of varying ages and backgrounds


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Proficiency with student information systems or case management tools


• Working knowledge of One Academy (or willingness to be trained), including its tutoring, extra class programmes, self-paced content, and skills gap assessment tools


• Proficient in online tools for instruction and assessment (e.g., video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, digital assessment tools)


• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for one-on-one student sessions


• Must have a functional laptop and reliable internet/equipment to support remote work participation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in academic coaching, counseling, or educational therapy


• Experience working with students with learning differences (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia)


• Familiarity with data-driven progress tracking and reporting


• Experience or training in special education is also an asset