School Counselor

About the Team   The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is a K–12 tuition-free online public school fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education. We offer a tailored educational experience that fits the specific needs of each learner, combining a robust curriculum with the support of dedicated teachers to help students excel in a safe, virtual setting. We are seeking a highly qualified School Counselor who is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and academic development of every student! At ACCEL Schools, we leverage a cutting-edge 21st-century support framework, delivering comprehensive counseling services through innovative online platforms and traditional outreach methods to ensure no student navigates their journey alone.   The School Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services.   Eligibility: Open to residents in Ohio About the Opportunity   Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups   Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming   Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements   Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures   Create and maintain student graduation plans   Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans   Deliver Social-Emotional Learning curriculum   Create and maintain Student 504 plans   Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions   Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed   Other duties as assigned   About You   Bilingual strongly preferred   Valid State Counselor license   Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience    Experience with the ASCA model    Experience with K-12 online learning    Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products   Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality   Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions   Excellent written and oral communication skills   Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently   Customer service oriented   Ability to work independently and contribute to a team   Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks   About Us   “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder   ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.     We offer the following benefits:   Compensation and Benefits:  The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.   The annual starting salary for this position is between $43,000 – $51,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.     Life benefits – time & peace of mind   Paid time off   Retirement contributions   Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance   Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)   Discounted childcare at  Early Learning Academies  locations   Health benefits – stay well & thrive   Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Employee Assistance Program   Voluntary short-term disability insurance   Voluntary long-term disability insurance   Career benefits – keep growing   Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY   It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.