Virtual School Counselor

About the Team 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 of Idaho 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 Valid Idaho 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.