School Counselor

Flex High - Columbus; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Flex High School in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a part-time School Counselor to support multiple site locations, including Franklinton, Reynoldsburg, and Ross Center. The role may require travel between sites and is funded through an IDEA Grant. Starting compensation is $30.83 per hour, with 20 hours per week.

The counselor will provide guidance and counseling to students, align with ASCA model, and collaborate with staff to help students graduate high school regardless of obstacles.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in School Counseling or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio Pupil Services License in School Counseling.
• Experience with individual and group counseling sessions.
• Experience working with at-risk student populations.
• Experience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counseling.
• College, community, and social/youth agency partnerships.
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience using student information databases or software applications.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Following the ASCA National Model, address needs of all students across academics, personal/social, and career development.
• Assist students as they face issues and resolve problems hindering progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and school personnel to provide strategies, support, and resources.

Skills

Counseling experience

Data-driven decisions

Travel capability

Community partnerships

Education

MA/MS in School Counseling

Ohio Pupil Services License

Tools

MS Office

Student information systems

Job description

School Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5860725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OHIO

Part-Time, Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week

This position provides support to various school sites within the region, includingFranklinton, Reynoldsburg, Ross Center Locations. The role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs.

This position is funded through theIDEA Grant

Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $30.83 per hour

Do you have a passion to work one‑on‑one with students and help them soar? As a School Counselor at Flex High School, you will encourage, challenge, and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school – no matter their obstacle.

The Flex High Advantage

Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to achieve the best outcome for all students. Some of the other advantages we offer are:

• Our student‑counselor ratio is 1:250, which is far below many traditional schools.
• We offer free tutors for students and labs that supplement their instruction and reduce academic discouragement.
• With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, staff receive all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.
• We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized), career advancement opportunities for staff throughout the school year.
• Our staff has a close relationship with and is supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.
• We operate year-round with generous holidays, vacation, and seasonal breaks.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

Following the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, the School Counselor will address the needs of all students by facilitating their academic, personal/social, and career development as well as helping create a positive and safe learning experience. At the same time, the School Counselor will assist students as they face issues and resolve problems that prevent their healthy development. Counseling support is delivered through the following components: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, Referral, Consultation, and Collaboration.

The School Counselor's primary role is to support students with any barriers hindering their progress as they work towards completing their high school diploma. This Position will collaborate and consult with teachers and other school personnel in providing them with strategies, support, and resources that will contribute to the student's success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MA/MS degree in School Counseling or field
• Valid Ohio Pupil Services License in School Counseling
• Experience with individual and group counseling sessions
• Experience working with at‑risk student populations
• Experience with prevention, intervention, developmental, and crisis counseling
• College, community, and social/youth agency partnerships
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Experience using student information databases or software applications
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Welcome to Flex High - Columbus

Our students and our approach are what make FLEX High different. As a community school, our strategy is to personalize the resources of the charter school and community around the student’s success. We focus on educating some of the most inspiring, dedicated, hard‑working young adults you will ever meet. Students come to FLEX High for a variety of reasons, with some facing extraordinary obstacles and challenges. And every day, we witness these students break through those obstacles, find their voice, and set their sights on a better future.