Counselor- Education Specialist

Certificates and Licenses: Ohio State School Counselor certification This position is remote, and candidates must reside in Ohio or within 50 miles of the Ohio border. The High School Guidance 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 and readiness. K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) 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. This is a full-time position. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. Reasonable accommodations, as may be required by law, will be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students; Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop a four (4) year plan for inclusion in the Individual Learning Plan (ILP); 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; parent education; Works with the teaching team to design and implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student in school; Focuses students and families on college and career readiness; Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities; Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and state policies. Bachelor's degree AND Equivalent combination of education and experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed Master’s degree in school counseling Experience with distance learning 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 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office. 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. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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.