IQLA- High School Guidance Counselor in Simi Valley, California at IQLA

ABOUT iQ ACADEMY, LOS ANGELES:
iQ Academy, Los Angeles delivers online/virtual home based instruction to K-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. K12, inc. is our curriculum provider. Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers and staff, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION:
Full time Guidance Counselors work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm.
You are not allowed to have another job during these hours.

Salary Range: $77,955 - $131,431
Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 5 years of experience in California

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with iQ Academy, Los Angeles may affect your personal STRS account.
Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Job Title: High School Guidance Counselor

Reports To: Academic Administrator/Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: High school

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school counselors are part of a pioneering effort. Our counselors, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

The Guidance Counselor is responsible for providing support for the school's comprehensive guidance plan. The counselor advises students to manage personal conduct, helps students identify post-secondary and career goals, ensure students are properly placed in classes needed for graduation, and guides students towards making appropriate choices. The counselor works with the teachers to maintain a positive learning experience and encourage parent involvement in the student education. The Guidance Counselor works with Middle and High School students.

• Assist pupils in choosing courses of study best suited to their goals, aptitudes and interests
• Review transcripts to ensure students are placed in their proper educational program
• Contact school districts if more information on new/entering students is needed
• Annually review each student’s educational progress and career plans, with students individually or in small groups
• Meet with students individually or in small groups to reinforce their educational plan as it relates to career interests, life skills, and world of work
• Help students identify career and post-secondary goals through the 4-Year Plan
• Work with students and their college applications and help identify their post-secondary goals.
• Consult and work in areas of curriculum development with administration and teachers, especially regarding VHS curriculum and requirements
• Consult with teachers periodically about scheduling, student educational concerns or learning problems and new curriculum standards
• Consult with and help support homeroom teachers during the 4 Year Plan process
• Hold Professional Developments if needed
• Consult with teachers on ways to integrate career interests with education and to help document for each student those activities related to life skills and the world of work
• Help each student, through the counseling relationship, better understand him or herself, develop personal decision-making competencies, and resolve special problems
• Organize and develop the guidance program
• Do research on testing and curriculum and interpret these results to students and teachers (when necessary)
• Assist with testing, assessment, and interpreting results
• Advise school personnel regarding the need for mental health counseling for pupils
• Maintain documented files on all activities pertaining to students and records of formalized conferences with teachers and parents
• Collect, disseminate, and interpret education and occupational information that is current
• Provide information to students about schools of higher learning, schools of technical training, internships, apprenticeships, and workplace opportunities
• Attend mandatory training and regularly attends supervision meetings
• Attends other training and in-services as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field
• Any additional duties assigned by the Academic Administrator or designee
• Other duties as assigned

• Reside in the state of California
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Self-directed but comfortable working as part of a team
• Proficient with the Graduation Requirements
• Familiar with scheduling students into classes
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings
• Attend in-person training as scheduled
• Pupil Personnel Service Credential

Must hold a valid Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Counseling

Business Ethics:

Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action

Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self- available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

TBD based on school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.