Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Idaho Technical Career Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Idaho Technical Career Academy 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!.

The professional school counselor's role is to provide support for the school's comprehensive guidance plan. The counselor helps students and teachers resolve problems that impede student learning. The counselor counsels students to acknowledge and manage personal conduct and helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices. The counselor helps develop and implement the school's career guidance program. The counselor works with the teachers to maintain a positive learning experience and encourage parent involvement in the student's education.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Report to Academic Administrator, grades 9-12


• Develop positive relationships with Idaho colleges and universities to further the interests of ITCA students for post-secondary transition - Explore Test, ACT #


• Facilitate post-secondary transition services (college visitations, college application, scholarships, etc.) for junior and senior students


• Facilitate a plan (information services to students and parents, testing dates, sites, registration, marketing) to promote the participation of ITCA students in testing initiatives for college entrance (PLAN, PSAT, AP, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, etc.) - suggestions for improving attendance through marketing and messaging


• Manage the implementation of statewide "SAT Day" initiative (distribute information to juniors and parents, administer SAT training to proctor's, set up testing locations, supervise student registration)


• Provide for student orientation to students, grades 9-12


• Oversee the development and maintenance of student transcripts


• Coordinate Care Team meetings and the implementation of Section 504 plans


• Participate in IEP meetings and work with the special education department on developing transition plans for juniors and seniors


• Serve as a resource for implementing drug-free initiatives at the high school level, participate on the school Safe and Drug Free advisory committee, and attend the regional SDFS meetings


• Help teaching and administrative staff address student concerns (e.g. excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.)


• Manage K12 Pathfinder Connect account for the school and train staff and students on the ways that it can be used at various levels


• Communicate high expectations and show an active interest in student progress, which includes checking student progress weekly and initiating red flag escalations


• Develop individualized learning plans for students on an alternate graduation path


• Consult with parents, licensed professional counselors, and service agencies as needed in accordance with confidentiality regulations


• Report evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law


• Participate in professional growth opportunities to remain current with innovative guidance strategies - K12, Elluminate, Time Management, Fall Inservice, local and state counseling organizations and trainings (COSAC, ISCA, ICGA)


• Work with the placement team to decide on appropriate student placement within the high school K12 curriculum


• Serve as the IDLA site coordinator and schedule students for summer school and correspondence courses


• Become knowledgeable of the high school curriculum in order to make sound academic placement decisions


• Travel throughout the state for various testing, promotional purposes when needed


• Perform other specific job related duties as directed

Endorsement:The successful candidate for the Professional School Counselor position with ITCA will possess a current & valid Idaho Educational Credential with a Pupil Personnel Services & #7020-Counselor, K-12 endorsement.

Residency Requirement:

• Because of Board Policy, only candidates currently living in or willing to relocate to the State of Idaho in time for the first all school Professional Development and in time to obtain the necessary licensing and educational credential/endorsement will be considered.

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.

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.