Elementary School Counselor, K4-6
Stride, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Helps all students plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in workforce)
- Applies academic achievement strategies
- Manages emotions and applies interpersonal skills
- 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
- Assists 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
- 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 (preferred)
- Experience with distance learning (preferred)
- Advanced coursework in counseling and administration (preferred)
- Experience as a teacher (preferred)
- Experience in a customer service environment (preferred)
- Experience with Local, State, and Federals laws and mandated reporting (preferred)
- Experience in a charter school environment (preferred)
- Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools (preferred)
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
counselingacademic achievement strategiesdata analysiscourse placementintervention action plansgoal settingacademic planningstandardized testingdistance learningadvanced coursework in counseling
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscollaborationemotional managementadvocacycommunicationflexibilityorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstudent supportparent education
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeSchool Counselor LicenseMaster’s degree in school counseling