Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Georgia Cyber Academy – 2.9

Atlanta, GA Job Details Estimated:

$57.6K – $70.6K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Bilingual Microsoft Word Search engines Google Suite Microsoft Excel Writing skills Social work Public speaking 3 years Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Math Organizational skills Classroom experience LMS Senior level Canvas LMS software School Counseling Certification Leadership Communication skills

Teaching Full Job Description Lead High School Counselor JobID:

432

Position Type:

Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor Date Posted:

5/8/2025

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Counseling & Student Support Services Closing Date:

until filled

Job Title:

Lead High School Counselor FLSA Status:

Exempt Department:

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Salary Range starts at: Counseling COUN Counseling and Student Support Services Assistant Director Counseling and Student Services Director SGB Primarily Remote / MUST

RESIDE IN GEORGIA

8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday $__,___.00/per year Job Description Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the High School Lead 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. Additionally, the Lead Counselor acts as a member of the counseling leadership team, managing/supervising and/or mentoring counselors and supporting efforts to improve student performance.. 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. Oversees the GCA High School Counseling Department to ensure that the elementary school and its school counselors are providing a progressive, data driven, student centered comprehensive counseling program Monitors counselors within the department to ensure their completion of job duties Delivers individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development. Provides responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues Provides a support system that strengthens the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents Serves as member of the Counseling Dept. Leadership team Manages/supervises and/or mentors counselors, providing coaching and formal evaluation; strives to proactively address identified needs and supports efforts to improve students’ performance Organizes, manages, and evaluates effective and clear programmatic procedures for the operation and function of the counseling program Works withHigh School Administrations in order to support the academic initiatives and needs of the students in the

Elementary School Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Lead Counselor will supervise 5-10 School Counselors. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing tasks; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

Personable:

this team member must be able to develop strong rapport and relationships, and maintain them.

Minimum Requirements :

Master’s Degree AND Georgia Certificate in School Counseling 3+ years of advising, teaching, or School Counselor experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Proven experience in effecting positive change in an educational setting Passionate about student engagement and success Strong work ethic and self-motivation Strong Organization and technology Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with measuring and reaching planning goals. Ability to manage multiple activities at once and prioritize effectively Ability to adapt to a changing environment Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to travel 20% of the time as required 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 Experience working with diverse student populations 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 Prior educational experience in Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Intervention, Social Work, or related fields

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 and Con App Expert Level skills with Microsoft Excel 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, Primarily Remote Position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

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