Career Counselor

Job Description

The salary for this position is $50,000 along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the School.

Start Date - August 04, 2025

K12, 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.

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) 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!

SUMMARY:

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Career Counselor promotes student success by providing support in the areas of career awareness, exploration, and planning for grades K-12. The Career Counselor will work closely with all grade levels and departments to increase student access to job ready skills and career focused activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers individual and group career focused sessions and workshops supporting student development;
• Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for program initiatives;
• 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 job skills, career opportunities and benefits;
• Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;

• Supports career focused clubs;

• Supports student onboarding on Tallo platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to pass required background check

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree AND

• 1 year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with DASL

• Experience with distance learning

• Advanced coursework in education and administration

• Experience as a 7-12 teacher

• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Experience in a community school environment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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 [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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