School Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Deliver virtual academic, college/career, and personal/social counseling services to designated students.

• Support Individual Graduation Plan meetings, manage scheduling, and carry out administrative duties.

• Apply the ASCA National Model best practices in program implementation.

• Conduct an annual Needs Assessment for staff, parents, and students.

• Engage in the Advisory Council for school counseling initiatives.

• Complete a Use of Time analysis for one week each semester.

• Provide guidance instruction centered on ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors.

• Identify students in need of intervention and offer individual Solution-Focused Brief Counseling and small group support.

• Assist students in researching and comprehending post-secondary career and educational options.

• Facilitate Individual Graduation Plan meetings and oversee course selection for the student caseload.

• Adhere to procedures for course drops and schedule changes.

• Be knowledgeable about EOC, Career Readiness, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exam requirements.

• Support timely graduation for students who are off-cohort or off-track.

• Review Senior Transcripts and Schedules and process graduating students upon fulfillment of requirements.

• Assist families in accessing school and community resources.

• Collaborate with staff concerning student welfare issues.

• Report and refer critical incidents impacting student well-being, while remaining updated on reporting regulations.

• Facilitate professional development activities for teachers and school personnel.

• Aid in organizing Career Day, College Tours, and other school counseling events.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• South Carolina School Counselor certification.

• Master's degree in School Counseling.

• Experience working with high school students, particularly Seniors.

• In-depth knowledge of South Carolina colleges, scholarships, and high school guidance systems, including the Uniform Grading Policy and Activity Coding System.

• Proficient technology skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Capability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for school events and state testing, which may include overnight trips.

• Must be able to utilize a personal electronic device and email for 2-step authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition-free educational campus.

• Remote, home-based work from South Carolina.

• Occasional travel for school events and state testing, which may include overnight stays.