Guidance Counselor

Certificates and Licenses: Valid State of Ohio School Counselor license RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Ohio resident preferred

• Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.
• Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.
• Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. 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, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) 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! Utilizing 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, personal and social development, and career and college planning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development;
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;
• Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues;
• Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals;
• Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits;
• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;
• Maintaining transcripts for students in caseload;
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel up to 30%

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Ohio School Counselor license
• Master's degree AND
• 1-year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency
• The ability to clear required background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with PowerSchool or similar system
• Experience with distance learning
• Advanced coursework in counseling and administration
• Experience as a 7-12 teacher
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a community school environment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual with some required travel for professional development and for testing.
• 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) or as defined by the school.
• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state is typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS/SERS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement. OHVA School Counselor, 7/12