Remote School Counselor — College & Career Readiness

Stride, Inc.; Kansas; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a virtual School Counselor for the K12 Private Academy to support student success, social-emotional development, and college planning with data-driven interventions. You will work to ensure graduation readiness, collaborate with staff, and guide families through postsecondary options.

The role emphasizes a four-year plan, transcripts review, and coordination of counseling services in a remote, flexible environment. Knowledge of state laws is helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• School Counselor License preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web search engines, and database systems.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.
• Master’s degree in school counseling preferred.
• Experience with distance learning.
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with local, state, and federal laws and mandated reporting.
• Experience in a charter school environment preferred.
• Experience with state career planning systems or Pathfinder.

Responsibilities

• Plan postsecondary options and college/career readiness.
• Review transcripts and enrollment records for students.
• Develop a four-year graduation plan with school staff.
• Analyze student data to create data-driven intervention plans.
• Provide short-term counseling and referrals for ongoing support.
• Support standardized testing programs and parent education.
• Coordinate with teachers and families to monitor student progress.
• Travel up to 20% for professional development as required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Distance learning

Flexible schedule

Travel ability

Charter school experience

Mandated reporting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in school counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking a virtual School Counselor for the K12 Private Academy to support student success, social-emotional development, and college planning with data-driven interventions. You will work to ensure graduation readiness, collaborate with staff, and guide families through postsecondary options.

The role emphasizes a four-year plan, transcripts review, and coordination of counseling services in a remote, flexible environment. Knowledge of state laws is helpful.