School Counselor

Stride, Inc.•Reston, NV

3d•$26,104 - $55,565•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, collaboration, preventive services, and responses to identified needs. The counselor implements a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students’ academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. The position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. It is full-time and typically requires 40 or more hours per week, with a professional, distraction-free home office and a schedule typically of 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The counselor helps students plan for postsecondary options; apply academic achievement strategies; manage emotions and interpersonal skills; and develop college and career readiness. The role also includes academic planning and course placement, student counseling and referrals, data-informed interventions, collaboration with school staff and families, and support for testing and staff development. Travel of up to 5% may be required for professional development, student testing, or other school needs. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, three years of counseling and/or advisement experience, an appropriate School Counselor license or state Department of Education School Counselor certification, and the ability to clear a background check. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web-based search engines, and database systems is required, as is schedule flexibility and ability to travel as needed. Preferred qualifications include teaching or distance-learning experience, advanced counseling or administration coursework, a master’s degree in school counseling, customer service experience, knowledge of applicable laws and mandated reporting, private or charter school experience, and familiarity with career-planning platforms. The anticipated salary range is $26,103.60–$55,565.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Compensation and benefits vary based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and benefit elections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in counseling and/or advisement.
School Counselor license; appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor certification is required.
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 for postsecondary options, including further education, military service, or entering the workforce.
Help students apply academic achievement strategies and develop emotional management and interpersonal skills.
Focus students and families on college and career readiness.
Meet quarterly with students 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 develop four-year graduation plans and audit schedules for graduation candidacy according to school and state policies.
Assist students with course placement, including recommendations regarding Advanced Placement courses and learning pathways.
Analyze student data and develop data-driven intervention action plans.
Provide short-term counseling and refer students for long-term support as necessary.
Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of 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 needed.
Support student and family goal-setting and academic planning for college and career readiness.
Travel up to 5% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.