School Counselor

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. Guide students and families in course selection aligned with academic goals, graduation requirements, and postsecondary plans .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, course planning, and postsecondary readiness while effectively supporting diverse student populations through individualized academic plans and interventions. Proficient in maintaining compliance with FERPA and internal policies, alongside strong communication skills in remote settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In School CounselingValid Texas Certification/Licensure As K–12 School CounselorExperience In Academic AdvisingStrong Interpersonal And Communication SkillsProficient In Google Workspace And LMS/SIS Systems

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingCourse PlanningTranscript ManagementGPA CalculationCredit Transfer ProcessingIntervention PlanningCollege PlanningScholarship SupportCareer ExplorationDocumenting Counseling Sessions

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationCounseling SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceZoomGoogle MeetTEAMSLMS/SIS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Texas Certification/Licensure As K–12 School Counselor

Industry Keywords

FERPA CompliancePostsecondary ReadinessDiverse Student PopulationsAcademic Records ManagementRetention Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide students and families in course selection aligned with academic goals, graduation requirements, and postsecondary plans
Create and manage individualized academic plans for K–12 students
Monitor graduation progress through credit checks and transcript reviews
Support academic interventions, schedule changes, and retention planning
Coordinate dual credit/dual enrollment participation and higher-education partnerships
Maintain transcripts, GPA calculations, class rankings, and academic records
Process transcript requests and credit transfers in accordance with FERPA
Collaborate with enrollment and registrar teams on course placements and schedules
Provide short-term counseling and referrals for academic, social-emotional, and personal development needs
Identify at-risk students and implement intervention plans with support staff
Facilitate guidance lessons and workshops
Support college planning, scholarships, SAT/ACT, ASVAB, AP, career exploration, applications, FAFSA, and personal statements
Coordinate virtual college fairs, career panels, and readiness events
Collaborate with academic coaches, learning specialists, teachers, and family support teams
Ensure compliance with internal policies, accreditation standards, FERPA, and confidentiality regulations
Document counseling sessions, interventions, and family communications in the school’s SIS or CRM
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education or related field
Valid state of Texas certification/licensure as a K–12 School Counselor
Minimum 2 years of experience in education
Deep understanding of academic advising, course planning, transcripts, GPA, and postsecondary readiness
Experience working with diverse student populations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a remote setting
Comfortable using Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, TEAMS, and LMS/SIS systems
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
English (United States)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-provided laptop
Educational Concierge access for every family
Goal-oriented student progress tracking
Community-focused learning programs
Virtual work arrangement
Company-provided technology equipment