High School Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Develop plans for postsecondary opportunities (including enrollment in education, military enlistment, or workforce employment)

• Implement strategies for academic achievement

• Manage emotions and utilize interpersonal skills effectively

• Guide students and families in preparing for college and career paths

• Conduct quarterly meetings with all students in the caseload to assess graduation plans and post-secondary choices

• Provide classroom instruction aligned with student success benchmarks

• Review transcripts and academic records for both new and returning students

• Collaborate with teaching staff to create a four (4) year graduation plan and audit student schedules to ensure graduation candidacy in accordance with school and state regulations

• Assist students with course placement, including recommendations for Advanced Placement (AP) options and pathways to enhance and challenge student learning experiences

• Analyze student data and design data-informed programs for intervention action plans

• Offer short-term counseling to students and make referrals for long-term support when necessary

• Establish a support system that bolsters the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for in-person professional development, student assessments, and as required by the school

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• 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, web-based search engines, and database management systems

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to travel as necessary

• Master’s degree in school counseling

• Experience with distance learning methodologies

• Advanced coursework in counseling and educational administration

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work independently

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

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties

• Advocacy for students during individual education plan meetings and other student-focused discussions

• Support for standardized testing initiatives, parent education programs, and staff development activities