School Counselor

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. Guide students and families in selecting courses aligned with academic goals, graduation requirements, and postsecondary plans .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, course planning, and transcript evaluation while effectively supporting diverse student populations in achieving their educational goals. Proficient in utilizing technology and virtual platforms to enhance student engagement and facilitate academic interventions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In School CounselingValid State Certification/Licensure As A K–12 School CounselorExperience In Academic AdvisingStrong Interpersonal And Communication SkillsTech-Savvy With Virtual Platforms

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingCourse PlanningTranscript EvaluationGPA CalculationCredit Transfer ProcessingIntervention PlanningCollege PlanningScholarship SupportFAFSA AssistanceNCAA Eligibility Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborationCounseling SkillsCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceZoomGoogle MeetLMSSIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Certification/Licensure As A K–12 School Counselor

Industry Keywords

K–12 EducationPostsecondary ReadinessFERPA ComplianceDual Credit SystemsDiverse Student Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide students and families in selecting courses aligned with academic goals, graduation requirements, and postsecondary plans
Create and manage individualized academic plans for K–12 students
Monitor progress toward graduation through credit checks and transcript reviews
Provide support for 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 on course placements and student schedules
Provide short-term counseling and referrals for academic, social-emotional, and personal development needs
Identify at-risk students and implement intervention plans
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 policies, accreditation standards, FERPA, and confidentiality requirements
Document counseling sessions, interventions, and family communications in the SIS or CRM
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education or related field
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, or other related field required
Valid state 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
Tech-savvy; comfortable using virtual platforms, Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, and LMS/SIS systems
Experience in an online or hybrid K–12 school environment preferred
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility processes, dual credit systems, and transcript evaluation preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-provided laptop
Virtual work arrangement
Educational Concierge support for families
Goal-oriented student progress tracking
Community-focused learning programs