Elementary School Counselor

Location: Northern

## Elementary School Counselor Apply:
US - TX
- Remote:
US - TX
- Denton:
US - OK
- Remote:
US - NM
- Remote:
US - LA
- Remote:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
JR116508
** Job Description
**** Required Certificates and Licenses:
** Active School Counselor certificate
** Residency Requirements:
** This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AK or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

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 ANYONE. 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Digital Academy of Texas – Texarkana . We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Digital Academy of Texas – Texarkana 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.

Join us!
** 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.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

** 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 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…