School Counselor

004 K12 Virtual Schools LLC; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

K12 partner Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) within 004 K12 Virtual Schools LLC is hiring a High School Guidance Counselor to guide students in academic success, personal development, and college planning. The role requires Ohio residency and a bachelor's degree with 3+ years counseling experience; masters preferred.

The position is full-time with typical hours and a home-office setup. Start for 2026/2027 school year; travel and background check clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 ILP for each student
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness
• Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on AP and technical courses
• Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation

Skills

Flexible schedule

Travel willingness

Home office readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Job description

Job Description Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration 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.

Certificates and Licenses:

Appropriate Ohio state certification for a School Counselor Residency Requirements: Must reside in Ohio Start Date: 2026/2027 school year, Fall The salary for this position is $43,000.

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.

Mission:

Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). 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.

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration 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.

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:

• 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.

All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.