Virtual School Counselor

Ampersand Therapy

$104K — $116K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid and current School Counselor Certification required
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Passion for student wellness, social-emotional development, and inclusive education
  • Previous school-based counseling experience preferred
  • Experience supporting students with behavioral, emotional, or academic needs
  • Familiarity with IEP processes and educational documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct counseling services to students identified as needing support
  • Support students with social-emotional learning, coping skills, behavioral regulation, and school success
  • Consult and collaborate with school teams, teachers, families, and related service providers to support student needs
  • Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
  • Write measurable, data-driven counseling goals aligned with student needs
  • Progress monitor student outcomes and maintain accurate service documentation
  • Complete professional progress reports and required compliance paperwork in a timely manner
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards
  • Complete non-direct services, documentation, and paperwork remotely from home

Benefits

  • Work from home flexibility
  • Supportive, mission-driven school environment
  • Focus on social-emotional and student wellness
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to impact student outcomes positively
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Virtual School Counselor

Pay Range:

$50-56/Hour

Job Description:

26-27 School Year | $50-$56/hour | Full-Time | Texas | Virtual | TEA School Counselor Certificate or TX Behavioral Health BOE of LSSP License or TX Behavioral Health Executive Council Professional Counselor License Required

About the Role:

Support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success through direct counseling services, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in the special education process. This role combines student-centered counseling with consultation, progress monitoring, and documentation responsibilities in a supportive, mission-driven school environment.

What You'll Do:
• Provide direct counseling services to students identified as needing support
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping skills, behavioral regulation, and school success
• Consult and collaborate with school teams, teachers, families, and related service providers to support student needs
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
• Write measurable, data-driven counseling goals aligned with student needs
• Progress monitor student outcomes and maintain accurate service documentation
• Complete professional progress reports and required compliance paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards
• Complete non-direct services, documentation, and paperwork remotely from home

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:
• Valid and current School Counselor Certification required
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for student wellness, social-emotional development, and inclusive education

Preferred:
• Previous school-based counseling experience preferred
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, emotional, or academic needs
• Familiarity with IEP processes and educational documentation
• Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills

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