School Counselor

Job Description

Residency Requirement - Ohio

Certification Requirement - Ohio Guidance Counselor License

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Guidance Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•     Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development;

•     Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;

•     Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues;

•     Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals;

•     Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits;

•     Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;

•     Maintaining transcripts for students in caseload;

•     Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development.

•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems

•     Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time

•     Strong written and verbal communication skills

•     Strong presentation skills

•     Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities

•     Ability to work without direct supervision

•     Ability to pass required background check

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•     Valid State of Ohio Guidance Counselor license

•     Master's degree AND

•     1 year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR

•     Equivalent combination of education and experience

•     Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•     Experience with PowerSchool and Canvas

•     Experience with distance learning

•     Advanced coursework in counseling and administration

•     Experience as a 7-12 teacher

•     Experience in a customer service environment.

•     Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting

•     Experience in a community school environment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

•     The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).

•     The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.