School Counselor
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High School Counselor
Stride, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Helps all students: Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
- Apply academic achievement strategies
- Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skill
- Focuses students and families on college and career readiness; Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan and post-secondary options
- Delivers classroom instruction based on student success standards
- Reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students
- Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year graduation plan and audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies
- Assist students in course placement including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and pathways to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities
- Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
- Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support, as necessary
- Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
- Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development
- May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
- Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness
- Act as a change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
- School Counselor License
- Ability to clear required background check
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
- Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
- Master’s degree in school counseling
- Experience with distance learning
- Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
Benefits
- Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
- Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
counselingacademic achievement strategiesdata analysiscourse placementintervention action plansstandardized testinggoal settingacademic planningdistance learningadvanced coursework
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscollaborationcommunicationflexibilityadvocacychange agentemotional managementorganizational skillsstudent supportproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeSchool Counselor LicenseMaster’s degree in school counseling
