High School Counselor

About the role

The School Counselor position at Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) is remote and strongly prefers candidates residing in Virginia. Candidates from surrounding states: Washington, DC, and Maryland may also be considered. The role requires the ability to attend in-person Professional Development (PD), testing, and other school events.

Responsibilities

• Helps all students plan for postsecondary options, manage emotions, and apply academic achievement strategies.
• Meets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plans 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-year graduation plan and audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies.
• Assists students in course placement, including recommendations for 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.
• Supports standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development.
• Advocates for students at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and other student-focused meetings.
• Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness.
• Acts as a change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement.
• Valid School Counselor License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems.
• Able to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school counseling.
• Experience with distance learning.
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration.

Skills

• Experience as a teacher.
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting.
• Experience in a charter school environment preferred.
• Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.