Stride, Inc.
Social Emotional Counselor
Stride, Inc. invites applications for a Social Emotional Counselor at Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS), a Stride K12 partner.
Job Overview The Social Emotional Counselor supports students in overcoming social, emotional, and mental health challenges that may interfere with academic success and personal development. Working within a dropout prevention and credit recovery setting, the counselor fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that helps students re‑engage with school and reach their goals.
Salary: $45,000 per year. Location: Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). Job Type: Board Employee.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling focused on social-emotional skills, resilience, motivation, and goal setting/achievement.
Act as the district McKinney‑Vento Liaison, overseeing support for students experiencing homelessness.
Maintain compliance with MKV students and conduct monthly check‑ins to promote engagement and attendance.
Assess students’ social and emotional needs through observation, interviews, and relevant tools.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and external mental health providers to support student well‑being.
Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance, behavior, and engagement among at‑risk youth.
Support crisis intervention and provide referrals to community‑based mental health services when needed.
Facilitate restorative practices, SEL curriculum, and trauma‑informed practices within the school setting.
Monitor student progress, maintain confidential records, and document interventions in accordance with policy.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (IEP, 504, MTSS) as needed.
Promote a positive school climate and build trusting relationships with students and families.
Meet ethical and professional responsibilities with integrity and honesty.
Required Qualifications
Valid state licensure (LSW, LPC, LPCC, LISW, or School Counselor License).
Strong knowledge of trauma‑informed care, SEL frameworks, and restorative practices.
Experience working with at‑risk or alternative school populations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Experience in McKinney‑Vento support.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced, virtual environment.
Passion for working with students who face significant academic and personal barriers.
Culturally responsive mindset and commitment to equity.
Creative problem‑solver with strong organizational skills.
Basic computer and technological skills including the Office Suite.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Job Type Board Employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
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Job Overview The Social Emotional Counselor supports students in overcoming social, emotional, and mental health challenges that may interfere with academic success and personal development. Working within a dropout prevention and credit recovery setting, the counselor fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that helps students re‑engage with school and reach their goals.
Salary: $45,000 per year. Location: Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). Job Type: Board Employee.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling focused on social-emotional skills, resilience, motivation, and goal setting/achievement.
Act as the district McKinney‑Vento Liaison, overseeing support for students experiencing homelessness.
Maintain compliance with MKV students and conduct monthly check‑ins to promote engagement and attendance.
Assess students’ social and emotional needs through observation, interviews, and relevant tools.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and external mental health providers to support student well‑being.
Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance, behavior, and engagement among at‑risk youth.
Support crisis intervention and provide referrals to community‑based mental health services when needed.
Facilitate restorative practices, SEL curriculum, and trauma‑informed practices within the school setting.
Monitor student progress, maintain confidential records, and document interventions in accordance with policy.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (IEP, 504, MTSS) as needed.
Promote a positive school climate and build trusting relationships with students and families.
Meet ethical and professional responsibilities with integrity and honesty.
Required Qualifications
Valid state licensure (LSW, LPC, LPCC, LISW, or School Counselor License).
Strong knowledge of trauma‑informed care, SEL frameworks, and restorative practices.
Experience working with at‑risk or alternative school populations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Experience in McKinney‑Vento support.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced, virtual environment.
Passion for working with students who face significant academic and personal barriers.
Culturally responsive mindset and commitment to equity.
Creative problem‑solver with strong organizational skills.
Basic computer and technological skills including the Office Suite.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Job Type Board Employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
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