Credit Recovery Counselor

Stride, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Credit Recovery Counselor supports ODLS’s efforts to help students who are at risk of not graduating on time by guiding them through credit recovery pathways. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to coursework needed for graduation, working in close collaboration with administrators, teachers, counselors, students, and families. By coordinating individualized plans, monitoring progress, and providing targeted support, the Credit Recovery Counselor helps students re-engage in their education, recover credits, and achieve their diploma. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 or more years in education experience
Must hold a valid Ohio license, such as an Ohio Teaching License, Pupil Services License, or School Counseling License.
State of Ohio resident

Responsibilities

Expand Student Access: Verify and process early completions of credit recovery courses, ensuring students have accelerated opportunities to meet graduation requirements.
Plan Pathways: Design individualized credit recovery pathways that maximize efficiency and provide at-risk students with clear routes to graduation.
Collaborative Support: Partner with credit recovery teachers and school counselors to coordinate scheduling, logistics, and student enrollment into appropriate coursework.
Monitor Progress: Track student achievement in credit recovery classes, regularly checking in with students and families to encourage persistence and provide academic support.
Family & Student Engagement: Communicate with families to explain credit recovery options, gather feedback on program effectiveness, and encourage student success.
Graduation Readiness: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ohio’s graduation requirements and ensure student plans are aligned with state standards.
Capacity Building: Provide training and support to staff and counselors on integrating credit recovery strategies into academic planning to improve student achievement.
Accountability: Ensure compliance with state and district policies related to credit recovery and student progression.
Reporting: Provide updates and outcome reports to administrators to demonstrate program effectiveness.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the assigned administrator using the district’s employee evaluation framework. Evaluation criteria include effectiveness in supporting student credit recovery, adherence to state and district policies, and fulfillment of job responsibilities.