High School Guidance Counselor

Stride, Inc.•Maumee, OH

1d•$43,000

About The Position

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the High School Guidance 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, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the 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! Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the High School Guidance 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, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Appropriate Ohio state certification for a School Counselor
Must reside in Ohio
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
Flexible schedule
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to clear required background check

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in school counseling
Experience with distance learning
Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
Experience as a 7-12 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

Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development
Assist students in course placement and course scheduling
Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues
Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals
Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits
Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development
Works with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school
Focuses students and families on college and career readiness
Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities
Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies