Pennwood Cyber Charter School - School Counselor

Pennwood Cyber Charter School - School Counselor

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: SCHOO
017980

• Posted :
  July 17, 2026
• Full-Time

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Home-based, PA

2951 Whiteford Road Suite 204

York, PA 17402, USA

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is seeking student-centered, relationship-driven, and highly organized School Counselors to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and postsecondary success of students within a virtual learning environment. Working remotely from a home office in Pennsylvania, School Counselors provide direct counseling services, academic guidance, crisis response, graduation planning, and student support coordination through virtual platforms, telephone communication, and web-based systems.

School Counselors serve as trusted advocates and key points of contact for students and families while collaborating closely with instructional staff, engagement teams, administrators, and community partners to support student success and remove barriers to learning. This role supports the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the evolving needs of students in a cyber school setting.

The School Counselor plays a critical role in supporting student engagement, attendance, career and college readiness, graduation pathways, crisis intervention, and equitable access to academic and social-emotional supports across grades K–12.

Develop, implement, and support a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and school-wide student support initiatives.

Provide individual and group counseling services addressing academic, behavioral, career, attendance, and social-emotional student needs.

Support students in developing academic plans, graduation pathways, postsecondary goals, and career readiness skills.

Assist students and families with course selection, credit monitoring, graduation requirements, dual enrollment opportunities, and transition planning.

Deliver virtual classroom guidance lessons and student support sessions related to academic success, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, digital citizenship, conflict resolution, and career exploration.

Collaborate with students, families, learning coaches, and staff to identify barriers impacting student success and develop intervention strategies and support plans.

Support implementation of Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes through student monitoring, intervention collaboration, and participation in student support discussions.

Provide transition support for new, returning, transferring, and graduating students.

Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment support, and responsive counseling services for students experiencing academic, behavioral, emotional, or family‑related challenges.

Collaborate with school leadership, engagement teams, nurses, community agencies, and external providers to coordinate appropriate student and family supports.

Support attendance intervention efforts and student engagement initiatives in collaboration with school teams.

Maintain accurate documentation and timely follow‑up related to student concerns, interventions, safety plans, referrals, and counseling supports.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, student support teams, threat assessments, manifestation determinations, and other collaborative problem‑solving processes as assigned.

Support equitable access to services and resources for students experiencing homelessness, foster care placement, medical challenges, or other identified barriers.

Monitor student academic progress, credit completion, graduation status, and student engagement indicators.

Support students and families with career exploration, college readiness, workforce preparation, scholarship opportunities, and postsecondary planning.

Assist with interpretation of transcripts, graduation audits, academic planning, and Pennsylvania graduation pathway requirements.

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