High School Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Foster student achievement through a well-rounded school counseling program

• Guide students in their academic journey, social and emotional growth, and career and college preparation

• Assist students in planning their postsecondary pathways, applying effective academic strategies, and managing their emotions and interpersonal skills

• Direct students and families towards college and career readiness

• Conduct quarterly meetings with students on the caseload to discuss graduation plans and postsecondary opportunities

• Provide classroom instruction aligned with student success standards

• Review academic transcripts and other educational documentation

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

• Aid in course placement decisions, including recommendations for Advanced Placement and pathways

• Analyze student data to formulate data-driven intervention plans

• Offer short-term counseling and referrals for extended support

• Provide assistance to teachers, staff, and parents

• Support standardized testing, parent education, and faculty development initiatives

• Advocate for students during individual education plan meetings and other student-centered discussions

• Encourage students and families to set goals and engage in academic planning

• Travel for in-person professional development, student assessments, and other school-related obligations

⛳️ Requirements

• Required North Carolina School Counselor Certification

• Mandatory Master's degree

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

• Valid School Counselor License

• Capability to pass the required background check

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online search engines, and database systems

• Flexible working hours

• Willingness to travel as necessary

• Master’s degree specifically in school counseling

• Experience in distance learning platforms

• Advanced coursework in counseling and administrative practices

• Residents of North Carolina or neighboring states within a 30-mile radius; out-of-state applicants must possess North Carolina School Counselor certification

• Ability to work autonomously, generally exceeding 40 hours per week

• Capability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment status

• Virtual/remote work structure

• Opportunity to work from a professional home office

• In-person professional development sessions

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Equal employment opportunity protections provided