Elementary School Counselor

About the role

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates residing in Virginia. Candidates from surrounding states, Maryland or Washington, DC, may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success through a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Guides all learners in academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness.
• Provides preventive services and responds to identified student needs.
• Maintains a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4).
• Works independently, typically 40+ hours per week.
• Supports standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development.
• Advocates 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.
• May 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
• Master’s degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week
• Ability to advocate for students
• Ability to focus students and families on goal setting and academic planning

Benefits

Stride, Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Salary determined based on education, experience, and position level
• Flexible schedule
• Travel as needed

Pay

Compensation varies based on the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections.

Schedule

The position is full-time, with a typical workday of 40+ hours per week.