Virtual School Counselor - SY 26-27
About The Position
The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is a K–10 tuition-free online public school fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education. We offer a tailored educational experience that fits the specific needs of each learner, combining a robust curriculum with the support of dedicated teachers to help students excel in a safe, virtual setting. We are seeking a highly qualified School Counselor who is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and academic development of every student! At ACCEL Schools, we leverage a cutting-edge 21st-century support framework, delivering comprehensive counseling services through innovative online platforms and traditional outreach methods to ensure no student navigates their journey alone. The 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.
Requirements
- Valid State 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
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual strongly preferred
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
- Deliver Social-Emotional Learning 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
- Other duties as assigned
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 Pansophic Learning 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
Mid Level
