[Hiring] High School Counselor @Oneida School District #351

Role Description

Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) is seeking a highly motivated High School Counselor to join our team in a full-time remote position. This role focuses primarily on academic student support, individual student planning, and system support rather than traditional guidance curriculum or responsive services.

• Support conversations about exams related to college entrance tests and CLEP.
• Support high school orientation for incoming 9th-grade students.
• Conduct individual graduation progress meetings for all 11th-grade students in the assigned caseload.
• Attend IEP, 504, EL, and MTSS meetings, ensuring student needs are being met and that they have appropriate courses scheduled.
• Coordinate and facilitate all 504 meetings, including managing associated documentation and paperwork in accordance with school policy and legal requirements in the assigned caseload.
• Conduct 4-year planning using web-based student scheduling and planning systems, including PowerSchool and Naviance.
• Advise students on post-high school plans and Advanced Opportunities.
• Establish quality relationships via phone, email, and Zoom to build rapport with students, families, and other stakeholders.
• Advise students and families on academics, career planning, and progress toward graduation.
• Assist students and families with course selection in accordance with state credit requirements, taking students' needs and interests into account.
• Advise students on dropping courses and changing schedules in accordance with school policy.
• Work with school teams to identify and connect students with school and community resources.
• Report, document, and refer critical issues regarding student well-being as required by law and ethical standards.
• Ensure accurate enrollment of new students by evaluating prior coursework and completing transcript reviews, credit transfers, and grade placements.
• Assist students with scholarship applications, college applications, and FAFSA.
• Work intensively with all seniors and early-graduation candidates to verify that all graduation requirements are met.
• Assist other counselors in planning school-wide activities.
• Support school-sponsored student activities and programs, which may include the E-Sports program, National Honor Society, and National History Day.
• Contribute to intensive annual data projects, including the analysis and reporting of student performance and program effectiveness for school improvement and strategic planning.
• Attend in-person school events throughout the year, which may require overnight travel.
• Understand and implement IHLA policies and procedures.
• Meet professional obligations by maintaining efficient work habits, including meeting critical deadlines and adhering to a rigorous work schedule.
• Possibly facilitate small study-skills or social-skills development groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Idaho certification in School Counseling.
• Master's degree or higher.
• Preference given to applicants residing in Idaho.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Family-focused approach with strong relationship-building ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to self-manage in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Team player with demonstrated collaborative skills.
• Keen ability and willingness to learn new technology-based programs as needed.
• Professional home workspace free from distractions, with dependable internet access.
• Ability to remain visible on camera during all virtual meetings.
• Availability to work a standard schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Mountain Time).
• Willingness to work evening hours on occasion for student orientations or parent informational meetings.
• Willingness to travel for in-person school events, which may require overnight stays.

Requirements

• A computer will be provided. Employees working remotely must supply their own phone and internet service.

Work Environment & Other Information

• This is a full-time remote position.
• Candidates must maintain a dedicated home office free of distractions during the workday.
• Reliable high-speed internet access is required.
• Applicants are not allowed to contract with another school district or public charter school.