School Counselor

About This Role

The School Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. This role guides learners in their academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. It is a virtual, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Help all students plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Focus students and families on college and career readiness
• Meet quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options
• Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards
• Review transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audit student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies
• Assist students in course placement including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities
• Analyze student data and develop data-driven programs for intervention action plans
• Provide short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary
• Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
• Support standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development
• Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Focus students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness

Requirements

• Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification
• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• School Counselor License
• Ability to clear required background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school
• Master’s degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration

Nice to have:

• Experience as a teacher
• Experience in a customer service environment
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a charter school environment
• Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a bonus
• Robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off

Important Details

• Schedule: typically 40+ hours per week, 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school

About the Company

K12, a Stride Company, provides families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. K12 Private Academy's mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.