Virtual School Counselor - SY 26-27 at ACCEL Schools

<h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia is a statewide tuition-free online program serving grades K-12. Our online program curriculum offers rich and engaging content carefully designed to meet the standards required by the state of Georgia. At Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia, students are engaged in academics, participating in various activities and assessments appropriate to the courses being studied, including labs, journals, written assignments, discussions, group and individual projects, formative assessments, objective tests, and written exams.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Virtual School Counselors in Georgia for our 2026-2027 school year! 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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-teams="true"><strong>ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Georgia</strong></span></em></span></span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></span></h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Deliver proactive guidance curriculum to individuals and groups</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Respond to individual and group needs with responsive counseling and programming</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review transfer student transcripts and inform appropriate course placements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain and review transcripts for active students and inform credit award procedures</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Create and maintain student graduation plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide career readiness curriculum and facilitate creation of career plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Engage students in academic and career planning assessments, interpret results, and assist student with developing a plan that leads to student success and on-time graduation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate career fairs, graduate fairs, and special career focused events</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Deliver Life Skills curriculum</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Create and maintain Student 504 plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Analyze student data to provide input on appropriate academic programs and interventions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Travels to support testing efforts and school events within the state as needed</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></h2> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Valid Georgia School Counselor license&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year previous experience in counseling and/or advisement OR&nbsp; equivalent combination of education and experience&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with the ASCA model&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with K-12 online learning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with Local, State, and Federal laws and mandated reporting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations and make evidence-based decisions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent written and oral communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Customer service oriented</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and contribute to a team</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></h2> <p><span class="ui-provider" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO &amp; Founder</span></p> <p><span class="ui-provider" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">We offer the following benefits:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Life benefits – time &amp; peace of mind</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Retirement contributions</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Optional Basic Life and AD&amp;D insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Discounted childcare at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fearlylearningacademies.com%2Four-brands%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccharritt%40accelschools.com%7C5ea017ee751c49b0aea108dadeb80a8f%7C4f48161dd9724dbb83740fd5b53a0be7%7C0%7C0%7C638067179284917168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sWtnWAJWfHuyzoYypI7%2FG%2BMRrKasF2RPHe5dsNq3%2BKI%3D&amp;reserved=0">Early Learning Academies</a> locations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Health benefits – stay well &amp; thrive</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Career benefits – keep growing</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.</span></p> <p>#LI-BL1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>