K-12 School Counselor (Flexible Learning Network)

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated K-12 School Counselor for the Flexible Learning Network serving City View High School and FSVA in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The counselor will provide a comprehensive counseling program, support academic planning, college and career readiness, and coordination of 504 accommodations and data-driven interventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, staff, and community partners to promote equity, student well-being, and successful

Qualifications

• Credentials: MA in School Counseling - Required
• Valid Iowa School Counselor License (K-8 and/or 5-12 endorsements) - Required
• Valid Iowa Teaching License - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and in-person counseling, academic planning, and graduation support.
• Monitor student engagement, attendance, and course completion; identify barriers.
• Develop intervention plans for students at risk and support transitions between learning modalities.
• Deliver counseling core curriculum and small-group sessions for academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Assist with individual student planning, including postsecondary advisement and goal setting.
• Coordinate 504 processes and accommodations across programs.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to promote student success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with virtual/alternative教育

Data-driven decision making

Knowledge of college admissions and P

Education

MA in School Counseling

Valid Iowa School Counselor License (K-8 and/or 5-12 endorsements)

Valid Iowa Teaching License

Job description

Job Details

K-12 School Counselor (Flexible Learning Network) – Cedar Rapids Community School District, City View Community High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838618
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Location: City View High School @ Kirkwood / Five Seasons Virtual Academy @ Wilson

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services and the FLN Head of Schools

Contract: School-Year Contract (as determined by district)

Position Summary

The School Counselor for the Flexible Learning Network (FLN) provides a comprehensive, K-12 school counseling program across both City View Community High School and the Five Seasons Virtual Academy (FSVA). This role is designed for a collaborative problem-solver and relationship-builder who can support students in a competency-based, early college, and virtual learning environment. The counselor helps students navigate diverse educational pathways while ensuring progress toward academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Virtual Academy & Flexible Learning Support
   • Provide counseling, academic planning, and graduation support specifically tailored for students in virtual learning environments.
   • Monitor student engagement, attendance, and course completion to identify and address barriers to success in virtual settings.
   • Develop individualized intervention plans for students at risk of falling behind and support transitions between traditional and virtual educational settings.
2. Comprehensive School Counseling
   • Deliver direct services through a school counseling core curriculum, including instruction and planned group activities that promote academic, career, and social-emotional development.
   • Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on short-term, goal-oriented achievement and mental health needs.
   • Assist students at all levels with individual student planning, including appraisal of interests/abilities and advisement for goal setting.
   • Provide crisis response and assistance to families during emergency situations.
3. Academic Planning & Graduation Support
   • Develop and monitor individualized academic plans and conduct regular graduation requirement reviews.
   • Support course selection, scheduling, and credit attainment.
   • Utilize student data to identify concerns and implement interventions that promote student success.
4. College, Career, and Pathways Planning
   • Coordinate comprehensive college and career readiness programming, guiding students and families through admissions, financial aid (FAFSA), and scholarship applications.
   • Maintain expertise in diverse pathways, including dual-credit/early college programming with Kirkwood Community College, apprenticeships, military service, and workforce training.
5. Section 504 Coordination
   • Serve as the school's Section 504 Coordinator, managing the identification, evaluation, and annual review processes.
   • Facilitate 504 meetings and ensure the implementation of accommodations across various educational programs and assessments.
6. Collaboration and Outreach
   • Consult and collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to learning.
   • Support student recruitment and enrollment for City View and FSVA, representing the programs at district and community events.
   • Manage school social media and communications to highlight student achievements and promote the school's mission.
   • Willingness and ability to collaborate with homeschool students and families.
7. Other
   • May carry a FLN roster if needed.
   • Other duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or their designee.

Qualifications

Credentials:

• MA in School Counseling - Required
• Valid Iowa School Counselor License (with appropriate K-8 and/or 5-12 endorsements for a K-12 scope) - Required
• Valid Iowa Teaching License - Preferred

Characteristics & Mindsets:

• Student-centered and relationship-driven
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building new systems
• Commitment to educational equity and advocating for all students
• Strong philosophy and practices demonstrating support for student-centered learning, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior intervention systems (PBIS)

Experience/Skills:

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in virtual learning, alternative education, or competency-based environments
• Experience coordinating state and national assessments (ISASP, PSAT, ACT)
• Knowledge of college admissions and postsecondary transitions
• Data-informed decision maker who uses regular analysis to improve programming

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to perform physical demands associated with school counseling, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel between district sites and attend occasional evening events
• The work environment is typically quiet but requires flexibility for virtual interaction and supervising various student activities

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor
• Support Staff > Network Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.