Academic School Counselor

Stride K12 • Prineville, OR

120d • Remote

About The Position

The Academic School Counselor position is a remote role that strongly prefers candidates residing in Oregon. The counselor will utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through a comprehensive school counseling program. This program aims to guide all learners in their academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. The position is full-time, requiring the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours, which are typically 9-5 or 8-4 as defined by the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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 and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Helps all students plan for postsecondary options including education, military enlistment, or workforce employment.
• Implements academic achievement strategies.
• Assists students in managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills.
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness.
• Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plans and post-secondary options.
• Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards.
• Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students.
• Collaborates with teaching staff to develop a four-year graduation plan and audits student schedules for graduation candidacy.
• Assists students in course placement, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich 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.
• Supports a system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents.
• Supports standardized testing programs, 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.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree