About the Team
The Virtual 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. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Oklahoma and Colorado
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
- 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
About You
- Valid State School 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
- Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional local and in-state travel
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 full-time exempt position is between $50,000 – $60,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.
Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family’s needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans.
Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2026.
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.
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Valid state school counselor license, bachelor’s degree plus 1 year counseling/advising (or equivalent), ASCA experience, K-12 online experience, knowledge of laws/mandated reporting, background check, valid driver’s license.
Key Responsibilities
- delivering guidance
- creating plans
- analyzing data
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Oklahoma or Colorado
- Salary: USD 50,000 – 60,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Retirement plan
About Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma
An online public school offering virtual K-12 education and student support services. — Industry: Education