High School Counselor

278 VA Shared; United States; A distancia; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stride, Inc. seeks a full-time High School Counselor for Dogwood Virtual School (DVS). This remote role serves students in North Carolina or nearby border states, and requires North Carolina School Counselor Certification.

The counselor develops a comprehensive program to support academic success, social-emotional growth, and college and career planning. Key duties include planning four-year graduation; delivering classroom guidance; reviewing transcripts; collaborating with teachers and

Formación

• Master's degree in school counseling (required).
• Three years of experience in counseling/advisement.
• School Counselor License.
• Ability to clear required background check.

Responsabilidades

• Plan for postsecondary options for students (enroll in education, military, or workforce).
• Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards.
• Review transcripts and academic documents for new/returning students.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop a four-year graduation plan.
• Provide counseling and referrals as needed; support college and career readiness.
• Travel up to 20% for professional development and school-related activities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling adaptability

Educación

Master's degree in school counseling

School Counselor License

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Descripción del empleo

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

• Helps all students: o Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• o Apply academic achievement strategies
• o 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 ma