[Hiring] School Counselor @Innovative Network of Knowledge

Role Description

The K–12 School Counselor at Wellspring Global Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting students’ academic planning, personal development, and college/career readiness in a virtual environment. This individual serves as a key liaison between students, families, and academic staff—ensuring each student has a clear, supportive, and successful academic journey from enrollment through graduation.

Essential Position Functions

• Academic Planning & Advising:
  • Guide students and families in selecting appropriate courses aligned with academic goals, graduation requirements, and postsecondary plans.
  • Create and manage individualized academic plans for students in grades K–12.
  • Monitor student progress toward graduation; conduct regular credit checks and transcript reviews.
  • Provide proactive support for academic interventions, schedule changes, and retention planning.
  • Coordinate and track dual credit/dual enrollment participation and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions.
• Transcripts, Scheduling & Records Management:
  • Maintain and update student transcripts, including GPA calculations and class rankings where applicable.
  • Process transcript requests, credit transfers, and academic records in accordance with FERPA regulations.
  • Collaborate with enrollment and registrar teams to ensure accurate course placements and student schedules.
  • Review course enrollment requests for accuracy and alignment with student plans.
• Social-Emotional & Whole Child Support:
  • Provide short-term counseling and referrals for academic motivation, social-emotional challenges, and personal development needs.
  • Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student support staff to implement intervention plans.
  • Facilitate guidance lessons or workshops focused on self-management, decision-making, peer relationships, and emotional wellness.
• College, Career & Life Readiness:
  • Support high school students with college planning, scholarship navigation, SAT/ACT timelines and testing, ASVAB, AP, and career exploration.
  • Assist students with applications for postsecondary programs, financial aid (FAFSA), and personal statements.
  • Coordinate virtual college fairs, career panels, and readiness events.
• Collaboration & Compliance:
  • Collaborate regularly with academic coaches, learning specialists, teachers, and family support teams.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accreditation standards, and confidentiality regulations (FERPA).
  • Maintain accurate documentation of counseling sessions, interventions, and family communications in the school’s SIS or CRM.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of academic advising, course planning, transcripts, GPA, and postsecondary readiness.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a remote setting.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using virtual platforms (Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, TEAMS, LMS/SIS systems).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education or related field.
• Valid state of Texas certification/licensure as a K–12 School Counselor.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education.

Benefits

• Educational Concierge: Every family has access to a dedicated Educational Concierge to assist with enrollment, course planning and ongoing academic guidance, ensuring each student finds their unique path to success.
• Goal-Oriented Tracking: We help students set meaningful milestones and track their progress, encouraging achievement and celebrating every accomplishment along the way.
• Community-Focused Learning: Our programs are structured to foster collaboration and connection, building confidence and social skills even within a virtual setting.
• Technology: Innovative Network of Knowledge will provide this role with a company provided laptop, but the employee will secure and cover the cost for the operation of this technology in the virtual landscape of his/her home office (internet, telephone, home office setup, etc.).