Virtual School Counselor - Postsecondary & Student Success

Stride, Inc.; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a full-time School Counselor for the Stride K12 Private Academy in a virtual role, supporting student success through counseling and college/career planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), a School Counselor License preferred, and has experience with distance learning; ability to travel up to 20% for development and on-site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; School Counselor License preferred.
• Master’s degree in school counseling preferred.
• Experience with distance learning.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web-based search engines, and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan for postsecondary options (college, military, workforce).
• Assist students with college and career readiness.
• Meet quarterly with students on caseload to review graduation plans.
• Review transcripts and academic documentation for new and returning students.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop a four-year graduation plan and audit schedules.
• Analyze student data to develop data-driven intervention plans.
• Provide short-term counseling and referrals for long-term support.
• Support standardized testing and parent education; participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Travel up to 20% for face-to-face professional development and school activities.

Skills

Distance learning experience

Customer service experience

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in school counseling preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based search engines

Database systems

Pathfinder career planning tools

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking a full-time School Counselor for the Stride K12 Private Academy in a virtual role, supporting student success through counseling and college/career planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), a School Counselor License preferred, and has experience with distance learning; ability to travel up to 20% for development and on-site activities.