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.