Middle School Counselor

Stride K12

120d • $52,000 • Remote

About The Position

The REMOTE School Counselor utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote 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, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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 Stride K12 partner school, Lone Star Online Academy (LSOA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Lone Star Online Academy (LSOA) 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! This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8am-5pm Central Time.

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 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

• Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
• Implement academic achievement strategies
• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Focus on college and career readiness for students and families
• 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 and audit student schedules for candidacy for graduation
• 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 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

• Salary: $52,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus
• Immediate Hire within School Year 25/26

What This Job Offers

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