School Counselor

Stride Learning•Reston, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA), a Stride K12 private school, seeks a School Counselor to promote student success through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. The counselor implements a comprehensive school counseling program that guides students in academic achievement, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. The school’s mission is to provide an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. This is a full-time virtual position open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. The role typically requires working 40 or more hours per week, usually 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The employee must maintain a professional, distraction-free home office and be able to travel up to 5% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, or as required by the school. The anticipated salary range is $26,103.60–$55,565.00; eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers eligible employees benefits that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Compensation depends on factors including location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in counseling and/or advisement.
School Counselor License.
Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web-based search engines, and database systems.
Flexible schedule and ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher.
Experience with distance learning.
Advanced coursework in counseling and administration.
Master’s degree in school counseling.
Experience in a customer service environment.
Experience with local, state, and federal laws and mandated reporting.
Experience in a private or charter school environment.
Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms or tools.

Responsibilities

Help students plan postsecondary options, including further education, military service, or employment.
Help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, and use interpersonal skills.
Focus students and families on college and career readiness.
Meet quarterly with each student on the counselor’s caseload to review graduation plans and postsecondary 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 create four-year graduation plans and audit student schedules for graduation candidacy under school and state policies.
Assist students with course placement, including recommendations for Advanced Placement courses and pathways that challenge and enrich learning.
Analyze student data and develop data-driven intervention action plans.
Provide short-term counseling and refer students for long-term support when necessary.
Provide a support system for teachers, staff, and parents.
Support standardized testing, parent education, and staff development.
Advocate for students at individualized education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings, as appropriate.
Travel up to 5% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.