High School Counselor
About The Position
This is a full-time virtual position for a High School Counselor at Texas Online Preparatory School (TOPS), a K12, a Stride Company. The role involves promoting student success through a comprehensive school counseling program, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career/college readiness. The counselor will guide learners, provide preventive services, and respond to identified needs. The mission of TOPS is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. The position requires the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
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
- Ability to travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- Active School Counselor certificate
- Residents of Texas (strongly preferred)
- Residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR or LA) may be considered
- 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 skill
- 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
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and 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 change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
- Travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school
Benefits
- Eligibility of a performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
