Academic Counselor, Grades 6-8 (27784684)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HDHP option

FSA/HSA

Holidays

Job summary

Stellar Virtual is seeking an Academic Counselor for grades 6-8 to support college, career, and military readiness. This remote role emphasizes mapping student skills to high-demand careers and fostering growth across intellectual, emotional, and social areas.

The position requires a Master’s degree, Texas School Counseling certification, and at least 2 years’ experience in a related field. Remote work and state hiring eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Active School Counseling certification with the State of Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant role, preferably remotely.
• Experience using a student information system and/or databases.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD meetings and provide input for IEPs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Organize and manage school support operations.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Communicate with parents and students regularly.
• Guide students on benchmarks and testing (TSIA2, TELPAS, STAAR).
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Remote work experience

Decision making

Organizational skills

Communication

Inclusive climate

Google Workspace

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree

Texas School Counseling certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Details

• Reporting Manager: Academic Counselor, Grades 6-8


• Status: Salary, Exempt


• Type: Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)


• Program: eSchool Prep Academy

Overview

The Academic Counselor, Grades 6-8 will be responsible for providing students (Grades 6-8) with appropriate learning activities and experiences in college, career, and military readiness and help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and support our “Education with Destination” model that enables students to understand their unique qualities, map their skills and interests to high wage / high demand careers, and develop competencies to function successfully in society.

Essential Duties

• Actively participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings as needed, providing valuable input and support for individualized education plans.


• Foster positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and staff.


• Efficiently organize and manage school support operations, ensuring all student needs are met in a timely manner.


• Conduct regular progress checks on student grades and academic performance, providing timely feedback and support to students.


• Provide frequent communication and responses to incoming requests from parents and students, ensuring clear and helpful services.


• Guide students and parents with questions related to benchmarks, TSIA2, TELPAS, and STAAR State testing, offering expert advice and support.


• Participate in all required meetings, including staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher conferences.


• Deal sensitively and fairly with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and respect within the school community.


• Proctor in-person state test sites as needed, maintaining test security and integrity.


• Undertake other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the school's counseling services.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role or industry, preferably in a remote environment.


• Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, especially in difficult or sensitive situations, ensuring the best outcomes for students.


• Utilize strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.


• Exhibit clear and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.


• Promote a positive, caring, and inclusive climate within the virtual school environment, ensuring all students feel supported and valued.


• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of databases
  Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.


• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Workspace) in a professional setting.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.


• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university;


• Active School Counseling certification with the State of Texas;

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans


• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.


• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment


• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)


• 11 Company-paid Holidays

State Hiring Eligibility

Primary States: Stellar Virtual actively hires educators in Arizona (AZ), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Missouri (MO), Oregon (OR), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Washington (WA).

Limited States: Stellar Virtual may consider candidates residing in Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), New Hampshire (NH), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI).

State Eligibility Requirements: Stellar Virtual is currently unable to hire candidates who reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, or any state not otherwise listed as an approved hiring location for this organization. Applicants residing in any of these states, or in any state not included in Stellar Virtual's approved hiring locations, will not be considered for this position. We encourage candidates to confirm their state of residence aligns with our current hiring footprint before applying.

Employment "At-Will" Statement

For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.