High School Counselor

Stride, Inc.

School Counselor promoting student success through comprehensive counseling programs at Virginia Virtual Academy, providing preventive services and support for academic, social, and emotional development.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student counseling, academic achievement strategies, and college and career readiness. Proficient in data analysis for intervention planning and collaborative development of graduation plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

School Counselor LicenseBachelor's DegreeThree Years of Counseling ExperienceProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Distance Learning

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Hard Skills

Academic Achievement StrategiesData AnalysisCourse Placement RecommendationsGraduation Plan DevelopmentShort-Term Counseling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEmotional ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Web-Based Search EnginesDatabase Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

School Counselor License

Industry Keywords

College and Career ReadinessAdvanced Placement (AP)Student Success StandardsGraduation CandidacyProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in work force)
Apply academic achievement strategies
Manage emotions and apply 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
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
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
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

Comp & perks

Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
Advocates for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development