Elementary School Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Foster student achievement through a comprehensive school counseling initiative.

• Assist students in their academic, social, emotional, and career planning and readiness.

• Strategize for students' postsecondary pathways.

• Support students in applying effective academic strategies and managing their emotions and interpersonal relationships.

• Conduct quarterly meetings with assigned students to discuss graduation plans and postsecondary options.

• Provide classroom instruction that aligns with student success benchmarks.

• Evaluate transcripts and academic records.

• Collaborate with educators to create four-year graduation plans and monitor student schedules.

• Aid in course placement, including recommendations for Advanced Placement and enhanced learning pathways.

• Examine student data to formulate data-driven intervention strategies.

• Offer short-term counseling and make referrals for long-term assistance.

• Support teachers, staff, and parents in their roles.

• Facilitate standardized testing, parent education, and professional development for staff.

• Advocate for students during individualized education plan meetings and other student-focused discussions.

• Guide students and families in setting goals and academic planning.

• Enhance equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for every student.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid School Counselor certificate.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of counseling and/or advisement experience.

• School Counselor License required.

• Must be able to pass a mandatory background check.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, online search engines, and database management systems.

• Flexible working hours.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, up to 20% of the time.

• Master's degree in school counseling preferred.

• Experience with online learning platforms.

• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration is a plus.

• Background as a teacher is advantageous.

• Experience in a customer service setting is desirable.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and mandated reporting is essential.

• Prior experience in a charter school is preferred.

• Familiarity with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning tools is beneficial.

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

• Availability to work during the school's standard hours, either 9-5 or 8-4.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• Option for a virtual work setup.

• Capability to maintain a professional home office environment.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.