Overview
Stellar Virtual seeks a compassionate and experienced Academic Counselor to provide comprehensive support services to students in grades K-12 within our virtual learning environment. This remote position will be responsible for fostering students' academic, social-emotional, and college/career development. The Academic Counselor will work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive and success-oriented learning experience for all students.
Essential Duties
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Provide individual and group counseling to students regarding academic planning, course selection, graduation requirements, and post-secondary options.
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Develop and implement academic support plans for students experiencing academic difficulties.
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Monitor student academic progress and attendance, and proactively intervene when necessary.
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Collaborate with teachers and parents to address academic concerns and develop effective strategies for student success.
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Interpret and explain standardized test results to students and parents.
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Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
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Implement social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and initiatives within the virtual environment.
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Identify and address student needs related to mental health, bullying, peer relationships, and family issues.
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Serve as a point of contact and resource for students and families navigating personal challenges.
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Make referrals to external community resources when necessary.
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Guide high school students through the college application process, including college research, essay writing, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
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Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
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Provide information and resources related to career exploration, vocational training, and post-secondary pathways.
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Organize virtual college and career events and presentations.
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Assist students with developing post-secondary plans aligned with their interests and goals.
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Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, special education staff, and other student support personnel.
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Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, concerns, and available resources.
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Participate in virtual team meetings and professional development opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
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A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a school counselor, preferably working with a range of grade levels (K-12).
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Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group counseling.
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Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
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Knowledge of academic advising, college and career counseling, and social-emotional learning principles.
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Proficiency in using technology for communication, counseling, and record-keeping.
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Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting student well-being.
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Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
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Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
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Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
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Residency in the state of Iowa is required.
Education & Certification Requirements
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A master's degree in School Counseling or a related field.
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A valid Iowa School Counselor license.
