High School Counselor

Stride, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. through Dogwood Virtual School seeks a High School Counselor to support students remotely in North Carolina and nearby border states.

The role emphasizes college and career readiness, with responsibilities including postsecondary planning, transcripts review, and collaboration with teachers to design four-year graduation plans. The candidate will provide data-driven counseling, support families, and participate in standardized testing initiatives while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling is required.
• Minimum of three years of counseling/advisement experience.
• Valid School Counselor License and background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan for postsecondary options and college/career readiness.
• Deliver classroom instruction aligned with student success standards.
• Review transcripts and assist with graduation planning.
• Develop data-driven intervention plans based on student data.
• Collaborate with staff to support student needs and family engagement.

Skills

Counseling

Student support

Communication

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Job description

## High School CounselorApply: US - NC - Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR116666**Job Description****Required Certificates and Licenses: North Carolina School Counselor Certification Required** **Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents in North Carolina or border states within a 30 mile radius.****-Out of state residents MUST have a North Carolina School Counselor certification** The High School 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, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Dogwood Virtual School (DVS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Dogwood Virtual School (DVS) 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. Join us! **This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Helps all students:o Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)o Apply academic achievement strategieso Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skill· Focuses students and families on college and career readiness;· Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options;· Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards;· Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students;· Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audits 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;· Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;· Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary;· Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;· Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development;· May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings;· Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness;· Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school. **MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**· Master's degree AND· Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement· School Counselor License· Ability to clear required background check **OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**· 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· Advanced coursework in counseling and administration **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**· Experience as a teacher· 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 **Compensation & Benefits:** Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. **Work Environment:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · This is a virtual role The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.