High School Counselor

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:
Texas Department of Education School Counselor Certification Required

Residency Requirements: TEXAS

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.

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 partner school Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH) 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.

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This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm Central Time.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Helps all students:

Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in workforce).

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.

Act as a change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and / or as required by the school.

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

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

• Experience as a teacher
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with Local State and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a charter school environment preferred
• Experience with state career planning systems Pathfinder or other career planning platforms / tools

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.

This is a virtual work from home remote position.

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.

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,…