Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s in Education, School Counseling required., Experience in a high school setting preferred., Strong technology skills, especially with Google Suite., Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Assist students with academic placement and transition support.

Co-facilitate counseling groups and participate in student well-being meetings.

Monitor high school graduation requirements and assist with college admissions education.

Report critical incidents and support crisis intervention practices.

Job description

School Counselor (High School)

10-Month

Who we are:
Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania.

Position Summary:

The work of a high school counselor is to support and foster all students’ knowledge, skills, & abilities as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21^st century. The high school counselor will virtually assist students in their academic, personal/social, and career development in collaboration with their parents/learning coaches and the high school team, including the special education department, 504 case management, career pathway coordinators, and additional key stakeholders.

The School Counselor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

New high school student academic placement and transition support
Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system
Weekly live lesson sessions, in partnership with the counseling team
Co-facilitation of groups, such as Coping Skills and/or Grief and Loss
Partnership with SAP school social workers in support of child welfare
Awareness and monitoring of high school graduation requirements, including special requirements such as ACT 158
Participant in meetings central to the well-being of students, such as engagement and truancy
Work with the administrative assistants to obtain school records from the student’s previous school (where applicable) and forwarding student records when appropriate
Key participant in crisis intervention practices
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation
Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately
Implement special programs or education in high school testing, such as Advanced Placement support, PSAT, SAT and ACT Preparation, and college entrance preparation
Support student athletes in registration and adherence to NCAA guidelines and practices
Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options
Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid
Returning student course selection
Other duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:
- Master’s in Education, School Counseling
- Educational Specialist I or II
Experience Requirements:
- Experience in prior high school setting preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
High degree of flexibility
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities:

Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania
Ability to pass the background checks required for all school employees in
This position could include limited travel and could include limited overnight

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement of Principle

Reach's Mission is to help each student maximize their potential through an individualized learning program. We strive to model our mission by empowering Staff to authentically show up with their skills, knowledge, competencies, strengths, curiosity, and unique lived experiences. Reach is committed to having inclusive policies and practices to establish a workplace of inclusion which continues to foster a belonging culture for staff, students, and families.

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