Counselor- Education Specialist

Stride, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

K12, a Stride Company, seeks a full-time High School Guidance Counselor for Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). The role centers on preventive services, academic planning, and college and career readiness, including ILP development and data-driven interventions to support student success.

Candidates must hold Ohio state certification for School Counselor and a Master’s in school counseling. Distance learning experience and customer-service background are preferred; a professional home office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in school counseling required.
• Ohio state certification for a School Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review transcripts and academic documents for new/returning students.
• Develop a four-year ILP with teaching staff for each student.
• Analyze data and create data-driven intervention plans.
• Provide academic and personal counseling to individuals or groups.
• Guide students toward postsecondary goals and college readiness.
• Assist with AP/technical course recommendations to challenge students.
• Focus on college and career readiness with families.
• Audit schedules for graduation candidacy per policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Distance learning

Customer service

Data-driven planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in school counseling

Tools

Web-based search

Database systems

Job description

Job Description

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the High School Guidance Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness.

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate Ohio state certification for a School Counselor

Start Date: 2026/2027 school year, Fall

K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS).

School Mission

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Position Summary

This is a full-time position. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations, as may be required by law, will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students;
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the Individual Learning Plan (ILP);
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;
• Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues;
• Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals;
• Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits;
• parent education; Works with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school;
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness;
• Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities;
• Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
• Master's degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with Local, State, and Federals laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a charter school environment preferred
• Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Employment Details

ODLS High School Guidance Counselor

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