Virtual Elementary School Counselor

The VPA of Florida is seeking a highly qualified Virtual Elementary School Counselor in Florida who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2023-2024 school year! ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

The Virtual Counselor supports overall student success by partnering with staff members and families to inform student specific academic programming, create and maintain graduation and career plans, and provide proactive and preventative services.

• Florida residence required for this position*

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain student graduation plans
• Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed
• Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups
• Create and maintain Student 504 plans
• Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans
• Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming
• Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions
• Deliver Social-Emotional Learning curriculum
• Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures
• Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Experience with the ASCA model
• Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with K-12 online learning
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions
• Valid Florida Counselor license
• Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.

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