Job Description

School Counselor

Insight PA believes in education for anyone. 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. The mission of Insight PA Cyber Charter School (ISPA) 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.

The School Counselor is a highly qualified, PA certified educator responsible for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that supports students' academic achievement, career and college readiness, and social-emotional development. The School Counselor collaborates with students, families, educators, and community partners to provide proactive supports, responsive services, and individualized interventions that foster student success in a virtual learning environment. This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work independently for approximately 40 hours per week. A professional, distraction-free home office during the workday is required. Core hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, while allowing for some flexibility as determined by school needs. Residency Requirement: Resident of Pennsylvania; residents of other states will be considered on a case by case basis. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions:

• Academic Planning and Student Success: Takes ownership of student academic progress, graduation planning, and postsecondary readiness by proactively monitoring student performance, credit attainment, and graduation requirements.
• College and Career Readiness: Leads the implementation of a comprehensive college and career readiness program that prepares students for postsecondary education, career pathways, military service, apprenticeships, and workforce opportunities.
• Student Well-Being: Promotes students' social-emotional well-being through preventative programming, individual student support, and responsive counseling services.
• Professional Responsibilities: Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential student records in compliance with federal, state, and school requirements.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Master's degree in School Counseling or related field AND Three (3) years of experience in counseling and/or advisement OR Equivalent combination of education and experience All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel

Minimum Required Skill Set: Great organizational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Adaptable technology skills Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with virtual learning. Advanced coursework in counseling and administration. Experience as a K-12 counselor. Experience with local, state, and federal laws and mandated reporting. Experience in a charter school environment. Experience with state career planning systems, Pathfinder, or other career planning platforms/tools.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid PA School Counselor Certification.

Work Environment: This is a home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic). Supports organizational priorities by participating in required in-person meetings and activities, including state testing, wellness checks, home visits, student and family engagement activities, community events, professional development, and other school-sponsored initiatives as assigned.

Job Performance Requirements: Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to "dial" a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone. Ability to physically lift up to 30 pounds. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports with clarity. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts. Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School. Insight PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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