Remote School Counselor Jobs
Remote school counselor jobs are open across the U.S. in K-12 education technology, online learning platforms, telehealth, and employee assistance programs, with employers ranging from remote-first EdTech companies to distributed nonprofit organizations and large healthcare networks. Employers hiring remotely right now include Connections Education, Stride, and TalkPath Live. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Remote School Counselor JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 16+ Remote School Counselor jobs
Connecting the Pieces is seeking a School Counselor to provide services to students during traditional school hours and/or after school hours who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment as well as learners with no diagnosis but require assistance.
About Connecting the Pieces:
Connecting the Pieces serves as one of Pennsylvania’s most respected, educationally based behavior service provider. CTP works with top professionals and has built an impressive record of quality and support.
Connecting the Pieces delivers interventions that improves the lives of learners with special education needs and their families while working collaboratively with the school team. We offer comprehensive services to students who present with challenging behaviors and educational need. CTP provides individual attention to each student we serve while bringing all those working with the student together to ensure a collaborative effort in helping the student reach their fullest potential.
Position type: Contractor
Benefits of working as Contractor for CTP:
· Flexibility in schedule creation within regular school hours and /or after school hours, select cases that fit your schedule availability
· Ability to negotiate your rate with our Human Resources Department
· Freedom to decide how much time you want to work each week - work as many cases (hours) or as few as you like (based on case availability)
Responsibilities for School Counselor:
· Provide services to students remotely during the school day and/or after school.
· Work on goals as identified in the student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
· Monitor student’s progress on IEP goals
· Provide assistance and support to a student during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change, or other situations impeding student success
· Provide counseling to students to address social and emotional concerns that may be a barrier to learning
· Share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, and other members of the IEP team
· Complete data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges and develop interventions to promote student success
· Build a rapport with student(s) and team members
· Work collaboratively and communicate with members of the IEP team
· Obtain daily signatures/authorizations from parent or guardian
· Input data into CTP and school specific systems regarding schedules, hours worked, attendance, cancellations, mileage, and other required information in a timely fashion..
Qualifications for School Counselor
· PA Certified School Counselor or PA Licensed Social Worker ( LSW) or PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW)
Connecting the Pieces is an equal employment opportunity provider. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in relation to the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your personal email l for correspondence purposes
License/Certification:
- Pennsylvania School Counseling certification (Preferred)
- LSW and/or LCSW for Pennsylvania (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Connecting the Pieces is seeking a School Counselor to provide services to students during traditional school hours and/or after school hours who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment as well as learners with no diagnosis but require assistance.
About Connecting the Pieces:
Connecting the Pieces serves as one of Pennsylvania’s most respected, educationally based behavior service provider. CTP works with top professionals and has built an impressive record of quality and support.
Connecting the Pieces delivers interventions that improves the lives of learners with special education needs and their families while working collaboratively with the school team. We offer comprehensive services to students who present with challenging behaviors and educational need. CTP provides individual attention to each student we serve while bringing all those working with the student together to ensure a collaborative effort in helping the student reach their fullest potential.
Position type: Contractor
Benefits of working as Contractor for CTP:
· Flexibility in schedule creation within regular school hours and /or after school hours, select cases that fit your schedule availability
· Ability to negotiate your rate with our Human Resources Department
· Freedom to decide how much time you want to work each week - work as many cases (hours) or as few as you like (based on case availability)
Responsibilities for School Counselor:
· Provide services to students remotely during the school day and/or after school.
· Work on goals as identified in the student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
· Monitor student’s progress on IEP goals
· Provide assistance and support to a student during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change, or other situations impeding student success
· Provide counseling to students to address social and emotional concerns that may be a barrier to learning
· Share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, and other members of the IEP team
· Complete data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges and develop interventions to promote student success
· Build a rapport with student(s) and team members
· Work collaboratively and communicate with members of the IEP team
· Obtain daily signatures/authorizations from parent or guardian
· Input data into CTP and school specific systems regarding schedules, hours worked, attendance, cancellations, mileage, and other required information in a timely fashion..
Qualifications for School Counselor
· PA Certified School Counselor or PA Licensed Social Worker ( LSW) or PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW)
Connecting the Pieces is an equal employment opportunity provider. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in relation to the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your personal email l for correspondence purposes
License/Certification:
- Pennsylvania School Counseling certification (Preferred)
- LSW and/or LCSW for Pennsylvania (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
See All 16 Remote School Counselor Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Remote School Counselor JobsRemote School Counselor Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote school counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in school counseling or a closely related counseling field
- State school counselor licensure or certification relevant to the position
- Experience delivering individual and group counseling within a school setting
- Knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks and post-secondary planning processes
- Proficiency with student information systems such as PowerSchool or Infinite Campus
- Familiarity with MTSS, PBIS, or similar tiered support intervention models
Tips for Your Remote School Counselor Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote school counselor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your licensure and apply directly. Remote postings at virtual schools and EdTech platforms often close fast once a qualified candidate pool forms.
Highlight your async communication skills
Remote employers need to know you can document case notes, coordinate with teachers, and follow up with families entirely in writing. Call out specific platforms you've used, such as digital student information systems or video counseling tools, and describe how you kept caseloads moving without in-person check-ins.
Obtain or maintain multistate licensure early
Many remote school counselor roles serve students in states other than where you live. Holding licensure in more than one state, or actively pursuing reciprocity, makes you eligible for a wider range of remote openings and signals readiness to work across distributed student populations.
Frame your practicum for remote settings
If any of your supervised hours were conducted via video or hybrid formats, say so explicitly in your application materials. Remote employers treat virtual practicum experience as direct evidence that you can build rapport and manage cases without being physically present with students.
Remote School Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote school counselor job?
Target companies where remote counseling is built into the workflow, such as virtual K-12 schools, EdTech platforms, and telehealth providers that staff student support roles fully online. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with video-based counseling tools like digital case management systems, and the ability to manage a caseload independently without an on-site team. Candidates who can show async documentation habits and self-directed follow-through stand out.
Which companies hire remote school counselors?
Companies hiring remote school counselors right now include Connections Education, Stride, and TalkPath Live, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote openings most often come from virtual charter schools, online learning platforms, employee assistance program providers, and distributed nonprofit organizations that serve students or young adults across multiple states.
Can you get a remote school counselor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level school counselor roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage cases independently from day one without in-office supervision. Virtual K-12 schools and EdTech companies are the most likely to hire newer graduates into remote roles. Showing completed practicum hours in a virtual setting, familiarity with digital case management platforms, and strong written communication skills can substitute for years of experience.
Do you need a degree for remote school counselor jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote school counselor roles require at least a master's degree in school counseling or a related field, and many states require licensure even for remote positions serving students in those states. Some employee assistance program and EdTech roles place greater weight on demonstrated counseling skills, relevant certifications, and a history of working with student populations alongside the formal credential.
Which industries hire the most remote school counselors?
Most remote school counselor openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire school counselors remotely because their teams and student populations are geographically distributed, making fully remote counseling support a practical and scalable staffing model.
See All 16 Remote School Counselor Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Remote School Counselor Jobs