School Counselor

TrulyHired; Ohio; Remote; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) is seeking a High School Guidance Counselor to promote student success through preventive counseling services and a comprehensive school program. You will support academic success, personal development, and college/career readiness for all learners.

Join a team within K12’s ODLS network that emphasizes individualized education, strong stakeholder partnerships, and data-driven instruction. This is a full-time remote role with Ohio residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field.
• Three years of counseling/advisement experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum to support student development.
• Assists students with course placement and scheduling.
• Prepares transcripts and academic documents for new and returning students.
• Collaborates with staff to create a four-year ILP for each student.
• Analyzes student data to develop data-driven intervention plans.
• Provides counseling on academics, personal development, and college/career readiness.

Skills

Counseling experience

Student guidance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Job description

Job Description

Certificates and Licenses: Ohio State School Counselor certification

Residency Requirements: This position is remote, and candidates must reside in Ohio or within 50 miles of the Ohio border.

The salary for this position is $45,000.

The High School Guidance 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, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families 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 K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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

Reasonable accommodations, as may be required by law, will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development


• Assist students in course placement and course scheduling


• Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students


• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the Individual Learning Plan (ILP)


• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans


• Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues


• Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals


• Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits


• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents


• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development


• Works with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school


• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness


• Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities


• Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND


• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR


• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems


• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed


• Ability to clear required background check

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling


• Experience with distance learning


• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration


• Experience as a 7-12 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

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions). The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

Welcome to ATX Learning

K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.