Stride, Inc. / K12 is looking for a High School Counselor to join the Digital Academy of Texas (DATX), a partner school. In this full-time, virtual position, you will deliver a comprehensive school counseling program focused on academic success, social-emotional development, and career/college readiness.
What You'll Do
- Help all students plan for postsecondary options (enroll, enlist, employ), apply academic achievement strategies, and manage emotions.
- Focus students and families on college and career readiness.
- Meet quarterly with all students on your caseload to review graduation plans and post-secondary options.
- Deliver classroom instruction based on student success standards.
- Review transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop four-year graduation plans and audit student schedules for graduation candidacy.
- Assist students in course placement, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and enrichment pathways.
- Analyze student data and develop data-driven programs for intervention action plans.
- Provide short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support.
- Provide a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents.
- Support the standardized testing program, parent education, and staff development.
- Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings.
- Act as a change agent to improve equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.
- Travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and school requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
- Active School Counselor certificate/license
- Ability to clear required background check
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web-based search engines, and database systems
- Flexible schedule and ability to travel as needed
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in school counseling
- Experience with distance learning
- Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
- 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
- Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web-based search engines
- Database systems
Team & Environment
This is a virtual role serving the Digital Academy of Texas (DATX), a Stride/K12 partner school.
Work Mode
This is a full-time, virtual position. We strongly prefer residents of Texas and may consider residents of surrounding states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana).
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
