School Counselor

Description

The School Counselor provides a comprehensive, competency-based, multi-tiered counseling program for K–12 students in a virtual learning environment. This role supports students’ academic achievement, career and college planning, and social-emotional development while adapting services to meet the needs of different grade levels. The counselor collaborates with students, families, teachers, administrators, and support staff to promote student success, monitor progress, address barriers to learning, and connect students with appropriate resources. Candidates must be highly qualified and hold a valid California School Counselor Certification.

This position will be open for applications from November 12, 2026, through November 19, 2026. Please ensure all applications are submitted no later than 2:00 PM on the closing date.

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a digital one-way interview. Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as the interview invitations will have an expiration date.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide academic, college and career, and social emotional support  for students as requested by employees going on leave. 
• Manage 504s for students in assigned caseload.
• Manage instructional programs virtually, engaging in synchronous and asynchronous counseling sessions. 
• Maintain timely communication with parents, students and academic staff. 
• Collaborate with departments to review data and develop strategies for student support. 
• Participate in the organization and administration of state testing, as directed. 
• Work in a virtual classroom setting, utilizing various online platforms.
• Requires flexibility to adapt instruction to meet students' varying needs.
• Works during regular school hours, with additional time for planning and meetings.
• Strong ability to be able to self-govern in a work from home environment.
• This is a remote position; the employee must reside in California.
• Attendance and travel will be required on occasion for in-person events within California.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Child and adolescent development
• Academic, career, and social-emotional counseling
• Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
• Culturally responsive student support
• Special education and confidentiality requirements
• Individual, group, and classroom counseling
• Student advocacy and conflict resolution
• Family and staff collaboration
• College and career planning
• Recordkeeping and counseling program development

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily performed from a home office with reliable high-speed internet and a quiet space suitable for student video sessions. Occasional in-person attendance required for the annual Back to School Conference and other events. Extended sitting and keyboard/mouse use up to 8 hours daily; hearing, speaking, and visual acuity to engage students virtually. At in-person events: standing/walking, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs (up to 40 lbs on rare occasions), pushing/pulling not exceeding 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations available.

Minimum Qualifications

• California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling
• Strong technology skills, especially in Microsoft OS, MS Office and Google Suite Programs. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptable to a fast-paced, ever evolving environment.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to new roles and responsibilities.
• Capacity to work extended hours at a computer, demonstrating sustained focus and productivity.

Compensation

$91,980.00 - $120,568.39

California Online Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

California Online Public Schools is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. In accordance with California’s Pay Transparency requirements (Labor Code §432.3 and SB 1162), we provide a clear pay scale for every job posting and internal job description.

Pay Scale Disclosure:
For each position, we publish the salary range or hourly wage range that the organization reasonably expects to pay for that role at the time of posting. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, training, credentials, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs.