School Counselor

Stride, Inc.•Reston, NV

5d•$44,452 - $55,565•Remote

About The Position

K12 Private Academy, a Stride K12 private school, is seeking a School Counselor to promote student success through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. The counselor provides preventive services and responds to identified needs through a comprehensive school counseling program supporting students’ academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness. This is a full-time virtual position open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. The role typically requires 40 or more hours per week, with a professional home office free from distractions during the workday. The typical schedule is 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. Travel of up to 20% may be required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, or other school needs. The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, three years of counseling and/or advisement experience, a School Counselor License, and the ability to clear a required background check. Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification is required. Additional required qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, web-based search engines, and database systems; a flexible schedule; and ability to travel as needed. The posting also lists a master’s degree in school counseling, experience with distance learning, and advanced coursework in counseling and administration. The anticipated salary range is $44,452–$55,565. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Eligible employees may also receive benefits that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Compensation varies based on factors including location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

Requirements

Appropriate state Department of Education School Counselor Certification.
Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in counseling and/or advisement.
School Counselor License.
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, distraction-free home office during the workday.
Master’s degree in school counseling.
Experience with distance learning.
Advanced coursework in counseling and administration.

Nice To Haves

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.
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 employment.
Help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, and develop 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 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 to students and refer them for long-term support when 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 individual 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 20% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or other school requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.