School Counselor

3 weeks ago

Galveston, United States Georgia Cyber Academy Full time
Position Type:
Counseling & Student Support Services

Date Posted:
5/29/2024

Location:
Counseling & Student Support Services

Closing Date:
until filled

Job Title:

Counselor

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Department:

Dept Code:

Job Code:

Primary Supervisor:

Secondary Supervisor:

Grade Band Served:

Location:

Hours/Days:

Salary Range starts at:

Counseling

COUN

Lead Counselor

Counseling and Support Services Assistant Director

EGB or MGB or SGB

Primarily Remote / MUST RESIDE IN GEORGIA

8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday

$__,___.00/per year

Job Description

Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration the K-12 Counselor promotes student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that helps guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning.

Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • Delivers individual and group counseling curriculum supporting student development
  • Analyzes student data and develops data-driven programs for intervention action plans
  • Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues
  • Provides an individual planning system to guide students toward post-secondary goals
  • Assists students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities, and benefits
  • Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents
  • Supports standardized testing program; parent education; and staff development
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
  • Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
  • Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
  • Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.
  • Proactive: Looks for new opportunities to serve students and acts on them so that our team is always providing a variety of programs and learning opportunities for our students.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's Degree AND Georgia Certificate in School Counseling
  • Passionate about student engagement and success
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time as required
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment
  • Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
Certificates and Licenses
  • GA PSC School Counseling License/Certificate
  • Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required
  • Clearance Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission required.
Other Requirements
  • Experience with student success coaching
  • An ability to support and guide students as well as adults
  • Experience working with the proposed age group and their families
  • Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
  • Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, OneNote, and G-Suite.
  • Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
  • Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
  • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
  • Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
  • Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
  • Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Excellent organizational skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptive, and persistent to ensure excellent student outcomes
  • Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-5 workday when working from home
  • Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation
Desired Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years of experience in school counseling, social work, advising, teaching, or related fields
  • Proven experience in effecting positive change in an educational setting
  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • TKES/LKES credentialed
  • Previous experience as an online educator or academic administrator
  • Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework
  • Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI
  • Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments
  • Working knowledge of Naviance
  • Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)
  • Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)
  • Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)
  • Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool
  • Bi-lingual
Physical Abilities & Working Conditions

The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of, physical abilities and working conditions which may be required of positions in this class. Georgia Cyber Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
  • Work Schedule: This is a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, 5 Days/Week, Primarily Remote Position.
  • In-Person Attendance: In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and/or testing sites will be required several times per year.
  • Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
  • Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
  • Speech: to be understood in face-to-face or virtual communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone and/or computer.
  • Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
  • Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
  • Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.

Georgia Cyber Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Georgia Cyber Academy assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. All employment is "at-ill" as governed by the laws of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-all" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

  • School Counselor

    1 week ago

    Galveston, Texas, United States Georgia Cyber Academy Full time

    Position Type: Counseling & Student Support Services Date Posted: 5/29/2024 Location: Counseling & Student Support Services Closing Date: until filled Job Title: Counselor FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Dept Code: Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at: Counseling COUN Lead...

  • GRASP Counselor

    1 month ago

    Galveston, United States Georgia Cyber Academy Full time

    Position Type: Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Date Posted: 5/21/2024 Location: Counseling & Student Support Services Closing Date: until filled Job Title:GRASP CounselorFLSA Status: Exempt Department: Dept Code: Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at: Counseling...

  • GRASP Counselor

    3 weeks ago

    Galveston, United States Georgia Cyber Academy Full time

    Position Type: Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Date Posted: 5/21/2024 Location: Counseling & Student Support Services Closing Date: until filled Job Title:GRASP CounselorFLSA Status: Exempt Department: Dept Code: Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at: Counseling...

  • GRASP Counselor

    3 weeks ago

    Galveston, United States Georgia Cyber Academy Full time

    Position Type: Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Date Posted: 5/21/2024 Location: Counseling & Student Support Services Closing Date: until filled Job Title:GRASP CounselorFLSA Status: Exempt Department: Dept Code: Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at: Counseling...

  • Student Success Counselor

    5 days ago

    Galveston, United States Galveston College Full time

    **About Our College** Galveston College is a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island, just 40 miles south of Houston, Texas. Our College provides the citizens of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education, and community service programs. We serve an ethnically diverse population...

  • Account Executive/ Outside Sales

    1 week ago

    Galveston, United States Unity Hospice Full time

    **Job Summary**: - Main job duty: Account Executive / Outside Sales - Formal job title: CRR - Community Relations Representative - Job type: Full time - Location: Galveston, TX. and surrounding area **Unity Hospice** is a family owned and operated hospice. We are looking for an outstanding account liaison / outside sales rep to join our team. Our promise...

  • Regional Advisor Ii

    1 week ago

    Galveston, United States Texas A&M University Full time

    **Job Title** Regional Advisor II (Galveston, Tx) **Agency** Texas A&M University **Department** Undergraduate Recruitment **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Galveston, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Our Commitment** Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that...