School Counselor

About This Role

The School Counselor will promote the social, emotional, and academic development of K-12 students at the Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia, an online public school. This role involves delivering comprehensive counseling services through online platforms and traditional outreach, partnering with staff and families to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
• Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming
• Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements
• Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures
• Create and maintain student graduation plans
• Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans
• Deliver Social-Emotional Learning curriculum
• Create and maintain Student 504 plans
• Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions
• Travel to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed

Requirements

• Valid Arizona Counselor license
• Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the ASCA model
• Experience with K-12 online learning
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Must be a resident in West Virginia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ year of experience in counseling or advisement

Nice to Have

• Bilingual

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits