Virtual School Counselor - SY 26-27
About The Position
The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia is a statewide tuition-free online program serving grades K-12. Our online program curriculum offers rich and engaging content carefully designed to meet the standards required by the state of Georgia. At Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia, students are engaged in academics, participating in various activities and assessments appropriate to the courses being studied, including labs, journals, written assignments, discussions, group and individual projects, formative assessments, objective tests, and written exams. ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual School Counselors in Georgia for our 2026-2027 school year! The Virtual 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. ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Georgia
Requirements
- Valid Georgia 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
Responsibilities
- Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
- Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
- 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
- Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation
- Coordinate career fairs, graduate fairs, and special career focused events
- Deliver Life Skills curriculum
- 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
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
