High School Counselor at ACCEL Schools

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Valid West Virginia Counselor License, Experience with ASCA Model, Experience with K-12 Online Learning, Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Proficiency in Google Suite, Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Handle Confidential Information, Ability to Manage Difficult Situations, Customer Service Oriented, Ability to Work Independently, Ability to Contribute to a Team

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

About the Team The Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of West Virginia. At VPA West Virginia, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. The Virtual Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services. Eligibility: Open to residents in West Virginia About the Opportunity 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 Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed About You Valid West Virginia 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 while maintaining that confidentiality. 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 and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently. Customer service oriented Ability to work independently and contribute to a team Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1

Responsibilities

The Virtual Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff and families to inform academic programming and create graduation and career plans. They deliver guidance curriculum, respond to student needs, and analyze data for appropriate academic interventions.