High School Counselor

About the role

The School Counselor at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA) plays a crucial role in promoting student success through a comprehensive school counseling program. They help guide students in academic success, social and emotional development, and career and college planning and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Helps all students plan for postsecondary options (enroll in education, enlist in military option, employ in workforce)
• Manages emotions and applies interpersonal skills
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness
• Mets quarterly with all students on caseload to review graduation plan 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 on 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 meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Focuses students and families on goal setting and academic planning for college and career readiness
• Acts as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students

Requirements

• Master's degree in school counseling
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
• Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• School Counselor License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Salary range: $50,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus

Start date: School Year 26/27

Work Environment: The work environment is virtual. The position is remote and requires independence, typically 40+ hours per week, ability to work independently, and a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.