.5 CVA Counselor

Kettle Falls School District•Kettle Falls, WA

11d•Remote

About The Position

The CVA Counselor plays a pivotal role in supporting virtual academy students' academic trajectory, assessment requirements, and overall well-being. This position focuses on proactive academic monitoring through tiered credit audits, managing Section 504 accommodations, overseeing specific assessment programs (ALTA and World Language Testing), and providing short-term, limited mental health support and referrals.

Requirements

Valid Washington State ESA Counselor’s certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the classroom or as a counselor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate regularly with CVA teaching staff to conduct tiered credit checks, monitoring student course completion, credit accumulation, and progress toward graduation.
Identify at-risk students who are falling behind on credits and co-develop academic recovery or intervention plans with teachers, families, and administrators.
Advise students on course selections, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning within the virtual environment.
Maintain, review, and update all Section 504 plans for CVA students to ensure federal compliance and student accessibility.
Schedule and lead 504 evaluation and annual review meetings with families, teachers, and support staff.
Ensure teaching staff are aware of, understand, and appropriately implement required classroom and testing accommodations.
Coordinate, schedule, and maintain records for ALTA (Alternative Language Testing) and World Language Assessment programs.
Track language proficiency assessment data to ensure accurate student placement and fulfillment of language requirements.
Communicate testing schedules, guidelines, and expectations clearly to virtual students, guardians, and relevant staff.
Provide limited, brief mental health support, check-ins, and crisis triage for virtual students experiencing social-emotional or personal challenges.