Academic School Counselor, Non Exempt

Weld North Education (now Imagine Learning); United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Imagine Learning is seeking an Academic School Counselor to support K-12 students, particularly in grades 10-12. This role emphasizes communication with students and parents and involves developing resources for academic success. The position is part-time and remote-friendly, offering flexibility and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

401k plan with a company match

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Access to on-demand mental health resources

Employee and social media referral bonuses

Professional development programs

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a school counselor or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Active School Counseling License in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Support students in grades 10-12 with academic success strategies.
• Communicate student progress to parents.
• Develop online classes for academic success and personal development.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MA/MS in School Counseling

Job description

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Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning, we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Academic School Counselor provides support to students of diverse backgrounds in grades K-12. This position is dedicated to helping 10-12th grade students succeed and looking for better ways to support student success. A strong emphasis is placed on communicating regularly with students and parents.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

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Position Information: This is a regular, part-time position, reporting to the principal.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position, your location will be remote.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• 401k plan with a company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Uphold the vision, mission, and statement of faith of ICA, using them as guiding principles for counseling practice and interaction with students.
• Support students in grades 10-12 with skills, attitudes, and knowledge that lead to effective academic success.
• Advise students referred to the Academic School Counseling Program on academic strategies, goal setting, time management, mindsets, and behaviors that promote learning, development, and academic success.
• Communicate student progress to parents of students in the Academic School Counseling Program.
• Develop and host online classes promoting a comprehensive school counseling program of academic success, personal development, and college and career readiness for the student body.
• Develop/promote resources on the school counselor webpage for academic success, personal growth, and college and career exploration.
• Attend staff and team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data to inform School Counseling Program practices and decisions.
• Record pertinent data in student learning management systems.
• Promote a positive and safe school environment.
• Report academic integrity, cyberbullying, or other behavior issues to administration.
• Report suspected child abuse, neglect, or self-harm concerns as mandated by law.
• Maintain counseling certification/professional licenses, including required professional development and paperwork for on-time renewal.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role include:

• MA/MS in School Counseling or related field and 3+ years of experience as a school counselor; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Active School Counseling License in at least one state or through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and complete responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and team members.
• Strong focus on academic student success.
• Excellent knowledge of student motivational techniques.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and implement improvements.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to individual student needs.
• Ability to handle challenging and sensitive situations effectively with students, parents, and team members.
• Collaborative spirit to work with all members of the academic counseling program and school principal to prioritize students’ best interests.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and learn about different cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Imagine Learning offers various DEI initiatives, including employee resource groups, annual conferences, and opportunities for employees to support DEI efforts throughout the year.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or other protected statuses under applicable laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Please do not submit candidates via our online system or to our employees. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.