Middle School Counselor

School Counselor – Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA)

• Tennessee School Counselor Certification
• Must obtain a Tennessee Teaching License before employment

• Tennessee residents preferred
• Consideration for residents of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana

• Plan for post‑secondary options—enrollment in education, military, or workforce.
• Apply academic achievement strategies and manage emotions with interpersonal skills.
• Focus students and families on college and career readiness, meeting quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plans and post‑secondary options.
• Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards.
• Review transcripts and academic documentation for new and returning students.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop a four‑year graduation plan and audit schedules for candidacy for graduation.
• Assist students in course placement, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and other enrichment opportunities.
• Analyze student data and develop data‑driven intervention action plans.
• Provide short‑term counseling and refer for long‑term support as necessary.
• Provide a support system that strengthens teachers, staff, and parents.
• Support standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development.
• Advocate for students at individualized education program (IEP) meetings and other student‑focused meetings.
• Act as a change agent to improve equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.
• Travel up to 20% of the time for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and other school‑required activities.

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of counseling and/or advisement experience.
• School counselor license.
• Clearance of required background check.

• 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.

• 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.

This is a virtual, full‑time position requiring independent work from a professional home office. The role typically requires 40+ hours per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility defined by school schedule. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time for professional development, testing, or other required activities.

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