School Counselor

ACCEL Schools; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to support student success in a virtual environment. This role involves guiding students through academic and career planning, maintaining graduation plans, and providing responsive counseling. The ideal candidate will have a valid Missouri School Counselor license and experience in K-12 online learning. Join a dynamic team committed to educational equity and making a difference in the lives of students. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact students' futures positively.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri School Counselor license required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in counseling.
• Experience with K-12 online learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups.
• Engage students in academic and career planning assessments.
• Create and maintain student graduation plans.

Skills

Counseling

Academic Planning

Career Counseling

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Missouri School Counselor License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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About The Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual School Counselors in Missouri for our upcoming 2025-2026 school year! The Virtual Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Missouri

• Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
• Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
• Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming
• Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements
• Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures
• Create and maintain student graduation plans
• Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans
• Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
• Coordinate career fairs, graduate fairs, and special career focused events
• Create and maintain Student 504 plans
• Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions
• Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed
  
  

About The Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual School Counselors in Missouri for our upcoming 2025-2026 school year! The Virtual Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Missouri

About The Opportunity

• Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
• Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
• Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming
• Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements
• Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures
• Create and maintain student graduation plans
• Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans
• Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
• Coordinate career fairs, graduate fairs, and special career focused events
• Deliver Life Skills curriculum
• Create and maintain Student 504 plans
• Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions
• Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed
  
  

About You

• Valid Missouri School Counselor license
• Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the ASCA model
• Experience with K-12 online learning
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
  
  

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  
  

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  
  

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Primary and Secondary Education

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