Location: 100% remote, resident of Ohio or within 25 miles of Ohio required
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt employee
Salary: $27.27 - $30.00 per hour
Welcome to Miaplaza!
Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful!
MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio is our newest offering for Ohio families looking for a flexible public school option. The school will serve grades 7-11 in its first year. The school aims to serve 250 students year one, with plans to grow to over 1,000 students by 2030.
We’re seeking a passionate and resourceful Middle/High School Academic Counselor to join our team with a start date of July 6, 2026. This is a fully remote counseling role that emphasizes student support, graduation and post-secondary planning, and intervention for struggling students. The academic counselor will serve an integral role in monitoring students’ academic progress and developing individualized plans to support students as they work toward their educational goals. They will also play an integral role in student crisis management and reporting, as well as working toward Cognia and NCAA accreditation for the school.
A Day in the Role
Collaborate with and onboard parents and students to create individual student academic plans, including reviewing credit requirements, credit transfer requests, and dual enrollment transfers
Support parents, students, and teachers by acting as a liaison for academic communication, providing updates about course progress, grades, and areas of academic strength and struggle
Communicate with teachers regarding new and updated student academic plans
Accurately interpret and utilize student data to provide up-to-date information and recommend changes in our new processes as needed
Monitor student academic performance and partner with parents to ensure students are on track toward graduation
Create and assist in maintaining student academic intervention and transition plans
Support student wellness efforts and assist in implementing and developing our non-clinical crisis response plans in collaboration with school leadership
Provide guidance and resources to students that will promote and encourage postsecondary education plans, including college, trade school, military, working abroad, and other pathways
Support our accreditation by completing necessary documentation, facilitating accreditation reviews, and advising administration on strategies to achieve Cognia and NCAA Accreditation
Collect education and career data of alumni to determine the effectiveness of our school and recommend adjustments as needed
Support upperclassmen in preparing to apply for college
Support student enrollment expansion goals by communicating with prospective parents and providing clear and actionable data to show solutions for their educational needs
Assist in the creation and upkeep of a course catalog as courses become available or updated
Conduct exit interviews with parents and students after a transfer or graduation
Maintain secure and accurate student records
Maintain the flexibility to transition to other areas of responsibility within the school and within Miaplaza in general during periods of low student counselor need
Schedule
MOAO Teachers are expected to have 40 hours of availability each week on a year-round basis.
A minimum of 25 hours of availability per week during school hours, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm in the Eastern time zone is required to accommodate office hours, staff collaboration, and student communication.
Some of the work, including student academic planning, can be completed outside of school hours.
Requirements
Master's degree or higher in a related field with a certification in school counseling, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
3+ years in an academic counseling role at the middle school or high school level
Professional experience supporting students in secondary education within the last 5 years
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote setting
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new platforms quickly, such as gradebooks, Google Classroom, curriculum platforms, and Google Workspace
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) responsible use of AI tools to increase efficiency in the education sector
All MOAO staff are considered mandated reporters and are required to respond to student safety and mental health concerns in accordance with the MOAO Crisis Response protocols. This includes participating in required training and, when appropriate, administering the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and following all documentation and escalation procedures.
The ideal candidate also brings:
Experience with classroom and/or online teaching
Experience or certification in mental health counseling for schools
Experienced in other areas of education, such as content creation, assessment design, or assessment administration
Ability/willingness to attend some in-person field trips and activities in Ohio
Compensation & Benefits
The expected starting pay range is $27.27 - $30.00 per hour. Counselors at MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio work an average of 40 hours per week. When working year round, this can equate to an annual pay range of $56,000 - $62,000.
Note: Hours worked over 40 hours will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
Miaplaza's compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while considering the regional differences in labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data and internal equity.
Compensation is evaluated twice per year, based on performance.
Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy. Eligible employees can use PTO for all kinds of absences including: vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business. Full-time Employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour per every 15 hours worked. Annually, this amounts to approximately 200 hours per year or 25 eight-hour days on average.
Parental leave, and other perks and benefits are also available.
We invite your family and friends to join our journey! All employees receive free site memberships for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.
➡️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company's values and future here!
➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!
Ready to apply?
Join our team at Miaplaza! Start by submitting your application and resume. Our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.
We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. As an equal-opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or arrest/conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Need accommodations during the application process? Simply let us know before your assessment. We'll work with you to provide any necessary adjustments, including alternate versions of the assessment or assignment based on your needs.
Links:
Miacademy: https://parents.miacademy.co/
Always Icecream: https://parents.always-icecream.com/
Clever Dragons: https://parents.clever-dragons.com/
MiaPrep: https://parents.miaprep.com/
MiaPrep Online High School: https://miaprep.com/online-school/
MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio: https://miapreponlineacademy.com/ohio/
▶️ Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bevhXe0gG2A
️ Careers page: https://careers.miaplaza.com/
Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.