School Counselor

Stride, Inc.; Virginia; Remote; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Remote work

Benefits package

Job summary

Stride, Inc. seeks a dedicated School Counselor for its K12 Private Academy, a fully virtual program open to residents nationwide. The role emphasizes student success, career and college readiness, and data-driven interventions.

You will plan postsecondary options, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers to shape four-year graduation plans. Travel is occasional, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of counseling/advisement experience.
• School Counselor license preferred; background check clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and web-based search tools; distance learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive counseling and referrals for students.
• Assist students with college and career planning.
• Collaborate with staff to develop graduation plans and monitor transcripts.

Skills

Counseling experience

Student support

Data-driven planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database systems

Job description

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification Preferred

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!

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.

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 Preferred
• 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 Preferred
• 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 market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Work Environment:

• This is a virtual role

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.