Virtual High School Counselor

ACCEL Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual School Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Requirements

Valid State School Counselor license
Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with the ASCA model
Experience with K-12 online learning
Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
Customer service oriented
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional local and in-state travel

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming
Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements
Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures
Create and maintain student graduation plans
Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans
Create and maintain Student 504 plans
Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions
Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
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