LOCATION: Remote; able to work in CST and AZ time zones
Position Summary:
The LPC / College Counselor:
- Provides professional counseling services while also supporting students identified as at-risk academically, socially, or behaviorally.
- Provides individualized planning and advice to students and their parents
- Helps students identify, apply, and eventually attend the school that is the best fit given their interest, family goals and financial circumstances.
The ideal candidate is a licensed counselor with experience in both mental health counseling and academic/college counseling experience, particularly in online or blended learning environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Mental Health Counseling
- Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
- Conduct assessments, develop counseling plans, and provide ongoing support for student well-being
- Assist students in developing coping skills, resilience, and self-advocacy
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
- Maintain confidential counseling records and ensure compliance with professional standards
- Work closely with teachers, administrators, SPED staff, and families to support student success
- Participate in faculty meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and professional development
- Communicate with families about both counseling and academic support plans in a professional and proactive manner
College Counseling
Duties involve, but are not limited to:
- Developing college workshops for students and parents and providing individual counseling to answer questions about high school curriculum, college acceptance, the application process, etc.
- Deliver college curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary planning
- One-on-one advising: Assisting students with identifying majors, applications, college essays and scholarship essays
- Processing college application paperwork and writing letters of recommendation for admissions and scholarships
- Researching and advertising summer study, internships, and scholarship opportunities
- Facilitating the selection process for students nominated to represent the school for summer programs or scholarships
- Maintaining a working calendar of events and tasks within the office
- Coordinating and administering standardized tests:
- PSAT/NMSQT to sophomores and juniors and providing post-test counseling to develop individual test preparation plans for the SAT/ACT, as needed
- ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test for interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Working as the school’s SSD Liaison (Services for Students with Disabilities) and assuring that the information process on college testing accommodations is coordinated with the Academy’s Special Education Coordinator
- Updating and maintaining college test stats, college acceptance data, scholarship tracking, and alumni information
- Assisting with processing incoming transfer credits, issuing transcripts, and devising remediation plans for high school failing semester grades to allow on-time graduation
- Maintaining the school’s college counseling website, Naviance, and college rep visit site
- Developing background information for the end-of-year awards ceremony highlighting the plans of each graduating senior
- Collaborating with the Great Hearts College Counseling Team in Texas and consulting with the Director of Academics as needed.
- Chaperoning College Counseling events and networking with colleges
Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, or related field
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required; School Counselor certification preferred
- Experience providing counseling services to K–12 students
- Experience with at-risk student interventions, behavior support, or academic mentoring
- Experience in online or blended learning environments preferred
- Experience in school college guidance or selective college admissions
Skills and Competencies
- Strong counseling, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to develop and implement individualized intervention plans
- Skilled at collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families
- Ability to manage confidential information professionally
- Exceptional writing, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, along with receptivity to accountability;
- A strong work ethic, self-confidence, and the proven ability to design and execute projects;
- Responsiveness to all constituencies: students, parents, faculty, administration, the board, colleges;
- Eagerness to represent the school on campus visits, in membership to NACAC, and in community programming.
Mission Alignment
- Strong commitment to the mission and philosophy of Great Hearts
- Passionate about supporting student growth academically, socially, and emotionally
How You Show Up
- Professional, student-centered, and proactive
- Flexible, solutions-oriented, and collaborative
- Consistently accountable and reliable in fulfilling both counseling and at-risk support responsibilities
- Compassionate, empathetic, and able to balance multiple priorities effectively
ExtraCurricular Activities:
Teachers/staff are expected to contribute to the broader life of the school community beyond their classroom instructional duties. As part of their professional responsibilities, teachers/staff may be asked to volunteer time to support school-sponsored activities such as student clubs, extracurricular programs, academic competitions, community events, and other enrichment opportunities. Participation in these activities helps foster a vibrant school culture, supports student development, and strengthens relationships within the school community. While specific assignments may vary based on school needs and teacher/staff interests, faculty members and staff are expected to demonstrate a spirit of service and collaboration by contributing time and effort to these initiatives throughout the school year.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Type of clearance:
Must complete Texas and Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check. Additional states may be required.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the additional tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
Great Hearts is a nonprofit network of public charter schools dedicated to improving education nationwide through classical preparatory K–12 academies. A Great Hearts education prepares students to be more than just proficient test takers; rather, it prepares them to become great-hearted and virtuous leaders capable of success throughout their higher education and professional careers. With a curriculum built upon a character-centered, classical liberal arts tradition and a revolutionary approach to school itself, Great Hearts cultivates the hearts and minds of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Great Hearts Online provides a fully online classical academy experience that serves students and families seeking a rigorous, community-oriented education in a virtual environment.
This is a position within Great Hearts Nova. Additional information on roles can be found at www.greatheartsamerica.org/careers.
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Counseling : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed professional counselor (LPC) (Required)
Work Location: Remote
