School Counselor

278 VA Shared; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is hiring a School Counselor for K12 Private Academy. The role supports postsecondary planning, college and career readiness, and student success through a comprehensive counseling program.

The position is full-time and can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States with occasional travel for professional development and testing. A Master’s degree in school counseling and state licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of counseling/advisement experience required.
• School Counselor License required.
• Ability to clear background check.
• Proficiency in MS Office, web search engines and databases.
• Master's degree in school counseling preferred.
• Experience with distance learning preferred.
• Advanced coursework in counseling/administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote student success through preventive services and counseling.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Guide students in academic, social-emotional development and career planning.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan four-year graduation/college pathways.
• Review transcripts and assist with course placement and AP decisions.
• Analyze student data to inform intervention plans.
• Travel up to 20% for professional development and testing.

Skills

MS Office

Web search

Database systems

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in school counseling

School Counselor License

Tools

Pathfinder

Job description

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification Required

Residency Requirements

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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 Stride K12 private school, K12 Private Academy .

We want you to be a part of our talented team!

Mission of K12 Private Academy

The mission of K12 Private Academy 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!

School Counselor role

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the School 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, social and emotional 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

• Helps all students: Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• Apply academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skill
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness;
• Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options;
• Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards;
• Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students;
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies;
• Assist students in course placement including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities;
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;
• Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary;
• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development;
• May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings;
• Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness;
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• School Counselor License
• Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
• Master's degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a 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

Compensation & Benefits:

Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $44,452.00 - $55,565.00.

Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local marke