Elementary School Counselor
Elementary School Counselor
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Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: Counselor
If the current Teaching Certification is from another state the hire must get reciprocity within the state on Indiana within 60 days of employment
Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of Indiana. May consider residents of surrounding states (MI OH KY or IL)
The remote Elementary School Counselor utilizes leadership advocacy and collaboration the School Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success social and emotional development and career and college planning and readiness. Will conduct operational tasks as needed. Will work with students who are disengaged. Will counsel 2nd and 3rd grade students regarding anxiety and not passing IREAD.
K12 a Stride Company believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality personalized education experience. Students can thrive find their passion and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data parent and student satisfaction and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday typically 9-5 (or 8-4) Eastern Time or as defined by the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Individual and Group Counseling:
- Provides short-term counseling to students and referrals for long-term support as necessary
- Develop and facilitate student support groups based on identified needs to provide targeted interventions and promote student well-being.
- Address behavioral issues and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Academic and Career Planning:
- Assist students in developing academic and career plans that align with their skills and interests.
- Conduct assessments and interpret data to develop personalized guidance plans.
- Be familiar with master scheduling and provide scheduling services to students.
- Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development
- May advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
Prevention and Intervention Programs:
- Coordinate and implement prevention programs related to positive behavior in an effort to address a variety of issues which include but are not are limited to bullying substance abuse and mental health.
- Host and organize a social emotional learning education platform for students.
- Offer resources and referrals to external support services.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with teachers parents and administrators to support student success providing a robust support system that strengthens the efforts of all stakeholders ensuring a comprehensive approach to student development and well-being.
- Facilitate communication about behavior and academic problems to administration staff and/or parents.
- Assist with school programs and events.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development student testing and/or as required by the school.
Student Performance Analysis:
- Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
- Get to know students and their unique needs to offer specialized solutions.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree AND
- Three (3) years of experience in counseling
- Must hold a valid state certification as a School Guidance Counselor.
- Ability to clear the required background check
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Web-based search engines and database systems
- Additional certifications or endorsements in specific areas (e.g. crisis intervention career counseling) may be beneficial.
- Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
- Masters degree in school counseling preferred
- Experience with distance learning
- Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience as a teacher
- Experience in a customer service environment.
- Experience with Local State and Federals laws and mandated reporting
- Experience in a charter school environment preferred
- Experience with state career planning systems Pathfinder or other career planning platforms/tools
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is a virtual role
Will conduct operational tasks as needed. Will work with students who are disengaged. Will counsel 2nd and 3rd grade students regarding anxiety and not passing IREAD.
Job Type
RegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
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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 or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Stride Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Full-Time
