School Counselor Job at Oregon Charter Academy, Mill City, OR

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  • Oregon Charter Academy
  • Mill City, OR

Job Description

School Counselor - Secondary

Oregon Charter Academy

2026-2027 School Year

201 day, 10 month/full-time

Home-Based, Oregon

School Summary

Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) is a virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state. Teachers at ORCA are student-focused, adapting to meet students' educational needs through personalized learning using our high-quality curriculum and the teaching of 21st Century skills. ORCA is authorized by the Santiam Canyon School District and is governed by its own independent charter school board. The school has been in operation since 2005 and is accredited through Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

Position Responsibilities

Working primarily from home within the state of Oregon, the School Counselor will be an integral part of the Middle School or High School Team and report to the Senior Manager of Counseling Services. The school counselor will become an expert on course and credit requirements and will work with the Senior Manager of Counseling Services to establish counseling processes for high school students.


The High School Counselor Will:
  • Advise students and families related to academics, career planning and graduation;
  • Keep abreast of all high school graduation requirements;
  • Assist students and parents with the secondary school course selection process according to credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests;
  • Review student transcripts and the entry of credits into the online transcript system;
  • Implement programs for students and families related to social/emotional growth and challenges;
  • Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources;
  • Participate in the development of crisis prevention and management plans for the school;
  • Support families through the school withdrawal process, assisting with data collection regarding withdrawal;
  • Report and refer critical incidents which jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
  • Support students navigating personal/social/family issues, referring families to outside resources, when appropriate;
  • Collaborate with the counseling/advisory team, community resource team, administrators, and teachers to develop and implement processes, programs, and systems which support the whole student.
  • Assist teachers when students enroll mid-semester, making sure that teachers receive guidance on integrating the students into their coursework, and ensuring that previous grades, credits, and evaluations are handled appropriately;
  • Proactively track and support student academic progress, and implement interventions as needed to provide continued options for on-time graduation.
  • Implement special programs such as Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT Preparation, career related learning, and college entrance preparation;
  • Help students to research and understand their post-secondary career and educational options;
  • Assist with student preparation of applications for college and jobs;
  • Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid;
  • Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members;
Compensation Package
  • Click here to review the salary schedule for this position.
  • Predominantly work from home.
  • Comprehensive, competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits (OEBB).
  • Participation in state retirement plan (PERS).
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
  • Voluntary 403(b) plan with employer match potential.
  • Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits.
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required, masters degree preferred.
  • Current Oregon school counseling license with proper certifications.
  • Strong technology skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Student-focused approach.
  • High degree of flexibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
  • Ability to work remotely.
  • Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed.
  • Reside in Oregon or Washington

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Oregon Charter Academy is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. For more information please visit

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Work from home, Afternoon shift

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