Requisition Number 19-3438
Title (MVCA) High School Counselor 2019/20
City State wide State MI

Description
[MVCA] High School Counselor INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

Passionate High School Counselor are needed at the K12 partner school, Michigan Charter Virtual Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the High School Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and 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 and readiness.

The mission of MVCA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
AS A High School Counselor, YOU WILL ENJOY...

• Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development;
• Assist students in course placement and course scheduling;
• Prepares and reviews transcripts and other academic documentation for new and returning students;
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff to develop an individualized graduation plan;
• 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 an individual planning system 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;
• Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development;
• Focuses students and families on college and career readiness;
• Provides academic counseling, including recommendations on Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment opportunities and technical courses, to challenge and enrich student learning opportunities;
• Audits student schedules for candidacy for graduation as determined by school and State policies.
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  

Get to know (MVCA) !

• Michigan Charter Virtual Academy
• Behind the scenes
• A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Must live in Michigan AND
• Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement
• Upload MDE School Counselor certification to your K12 profile.
  
  Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State School Guidance Counselor certification
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based search engines, and database systems
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to pass required background check Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in school counseling
  • 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 mandated reporting
  • Experience in a charter school environment preferred
  • Experience with State career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools
    
    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 a home-based position

WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K12 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, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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