College and Career Readiness Counselor at PrepNet Virtual Academy

School Information: Based in Michigan, PrepNet Virtual Academy opened in 2020 and serves students K-12 online. At PrepNet Virtual, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about PrepNet Virtual Academy click here. Why Choose PrepNet Virtual Academy: • Work comfortably from home. • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. • Diverse global staff and student body create a rich learning environment. • Ensures a safe learning environment. • Personalized development and coaching opportunities. • Convenient meetings during school hours minimize after-hours commitments. • Systems in place to support student well-being and family engagement. • Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. Duties and Responsibilities: • Work as an advocate for all students and support the development of student academic, social/emotional, and career/college readiness skills, mindsets, and behaviors.  • Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to define the needs and barriers facing students.   •  Deliver, manage, and assess a school counseling program that holistically supports students and their needs.  • Uphold the integrity of the college preparatory mission of the school by providing support, experiences, and resources that give students access to college opportunities:   • Provide a variety of college advising services to students, including individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation and financial aid events.  • Host college representative visits, organize college campus visits and stay apprised of developments in college admission practices and financial aid requirements.  • Provide required college application documents including transcripts, school profiles, and counselor recommendations.  • Track application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards  • Monitor student progress towards all required graduation outcomes:   • Ensure that the early college program runs smoothly, supporting students, staff, and families:   • Maintain a positive partnership with the early college post-secondary partner institution(s):   • Additional fair share responsibilities as assigned.  • Maintain all requirements necessary for school counselor licensure or endorsement.  • Light travel is required for professional development meetings and college campus visits. Qualifications: • Master's Degree preferred • School Counselor License (SCL) or School Counselor Endorsement (NT) • Supervisory experience preferred • Knowledge of general computer systems and applications; ability to travel to regional professional development trainings; effective communication skills – in writing and in-person, ability to work independently and manage time and tasks, ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues, families, and community partners. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job