Keystone, Guidance Counselor at K12 Services in Herndon, Virginia

Job Description:

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Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

No matter their age, wealth, or environment, every learner possesses unique talents and boundless potential. Every learner is ready to be inspired by a great education. While many students thrive in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, others are limited by a system that simply doesn't fit their needs. Stride is establishing the kind of personal learning that everyone can access.

Whether providing students with unique opportunities for growth or empowering educators with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, we know personalized education works. We're steadfast in our dedication to the entire education community. And we're energized to best serve every learner, educator, and enterprise. This philosophy demands a culture driven by an earned trust, constant improvement, and creative innovation. We’re all in.

Stride Learning Solutions is dedicated to providing flexible, personalized pre-K to 12th grade online learning.

Summary: Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Guidance Counselor promotes student success by providing a range of counseling resources and preventive services and by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning.

Essential Functions:   The statements below 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 the essential duties.

•  Coordinates the review of individual student transcripts and makes recommendations for Keystone School course selections;


•  Communicates with high school guidance and college admissions staff to ensure appropriate documentation is forwarded as required;


•  Coordinates the distribution of Keystone National High School diplomas to students upon successful completion of their individual coursework;


•  Delivers a full calendar of individual and group guidance curricula supporting student development;


•  Plans and delivers a complete college counseling program for Keystone National High School students;


•  Collects and analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans;


•  Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues;


•  Provides individual planning tools and systems to guide students toward post-secondary goals;


•  Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities and benefits;


•  Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents;


•  Development and delivery of emotional learning and mental health resources for student populations.


•  Familiarization with career learning curriculum and resources.


•  Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development;


•  Serves as the school’s primary contact and resource for mandated reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Duties & 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 and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. 

• Serve on academic or school-wide committees as appropriate

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

•  Master's degree AND


•  1-2 years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR


•  Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state certification as a Secondary Counselor

Other Required Qualifications:

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems


•  Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 15% of the time


•  Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications: 

•  Experience with distance learning


•  Advanced coursework in counseling and administration


•  Experience as a 7-12 teacher


•  Experience in a customer service environment.


•  Experience with Local, State, and Federals laws and mandatory reporting


• Experience in a charter school or distance learning environment preferred

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is work-from-home based position.    

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.  By signing below the incumbent acknowledges that she/he has reviewed and is familiar with the contents of this job description.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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