Elementary School Counselor
About The Position
K12, a Stride Company, is seeking passionate Educators for the Stride K12 partner school, Lone Star Online Academy (LSOA). LSOA's mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. Student success is measured by assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and institutional growth. The School Counselor will promote student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through a comprehensive school counseling program that guides learners in academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning. This is a full-time REMOTE position requiring the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distraction during typical work hours (9-5 or 8-4, or 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
Nice To Haves
- 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 Federals 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
- Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
- Apply academic achievement strategies
- Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- Focus students and families on college and career readiness
- Meet quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options
- Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards
- Review transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
- Collaborate with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan
- Audit 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
- Analyze student data and develop data-driven programs for intervention action plans
- Provide short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary
- Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
- Support standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development
- Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
- Focus students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness
- Act as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
Benefits
- Eligibility of a performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
