Career Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Facilitate both individual and group career planning curricula to enhance student development.

• Evaluate student data and create data-informed retention programs for pathways.

• Offer a personalized planning system that directs students towards post-secondary education, workforce opportunities, professional skills, and career aspirations.

• Assist in bolstering the efforts of teachers, counselors, and parents.

• Support standardized testing, industry certification exams, parent education, and professional development for staff.

• Partner with Academic Counselors on training related to Career Learning.

• Supply CTE Pathway and Program resources to Academic Counselors.

• Aid students in selecting appropriate pathways.

• Provide responsive services for individuals or groups concerning pathway and CTE course selection.

• Develop and maintain a virtual “Go Center” within the K12 Zone for pathway exploration, selection, and career readiness resources.

• Travel to support students, attend meetings, and engage in school events, open houses, and orientations.

• Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid state School Guidance Counselor certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field AND experience in advising, teaching, or serving as a school career counselor, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Capability to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a distraction-free professional home office during work hours.

• Experience in a virtual or hybrid educational setting.

• Familiarity with Texas CTE Programs, Pathways, and Career Clusters.

• Background in college and career advising and/or educational policy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to pass required background and/or fingerprinting checks.

• Experience in coordinating career-focused clubs and extracurricular activities.

• Willingness to travel at least once a month within and between designated geographical areas.

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

• Experience in a customer service setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Virtual work setup.

• Opportunity to work from a professional home office.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.