DescriptionWHO ARE WE?About usK12 Produces ResultsthinkTANK12Get to know Private Academy!K12 Private AcademyBehind the scenesA Day in the lifeK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Private Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Private Academy 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!The School Counselor is a professional educator with special training in school counseling and college guidance who works with full-time students and their families to help ensure they are adequately planning and preparing for college and career choices well-suited to their interests and aptitudes. They also assist families with concerns about behavioral and developmental issues and serve in the role of mandatory reporters for issues that meet the criteria for mandatory reporting. The School Counselor provides proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve success in school and beyond.This is a full-time position. 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.Essential Functions, duties and responsibilities: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.Educates students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; makes informational presentations to parents; maintains information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college;Provides academic counseling as needed, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP) and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities;Advises and supports seniors and their families as they go through the college/career process; helps students and their families aspire realistically and choose wisely in setting goals; provides curricular guidance; explores individual college/career choices; teaches a life skills/college prep class;Maintains and helps students use online college and career planning resources, e.g. Naviance Family Connection Website; other resources as identified.Works with students, families, teachers and other school personnel to proactively address social, behavioral and personal problems through monthly online sessions, with an emphasis on preventative and developmental counseling that enhances the student's overall growth and provides them with important life skills;Responds to requests for support from parents or s