SY 26- 27 Dual Enrollment Counselor

SUMMARY: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the school counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, crisis intervention, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that focuses on academic success, personal and social development and career and college counseling for all students. Services are provided through counseling curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and support services. Services may be delivered through individual and group activities.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  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.

• Analyze student data and develop data driven programs for intervention action plans.
• Provide responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues.
• Delivers individual and group counseling curriculum, supporting student development.
• Provide an individual planning system to guide students toward postsecondary goals.
• Assist students in the acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Provide system support to strengthen the efforts of teachers, staff, and parents.
• Support standardized testing programs; parent education; staff development.
• Advise seniors on graduation requirements, and help them plan their path to graduation, including changes and updates to their graduation plan
• Provide seniors with periodic updates regarding their graduation status throughout the year
• Completes ILPs and Senior meetings properly and in accordance with GCA's rules, procedures, and as directed by the Counseling & Student Support Services Director
• Participate in department initiatives and projects as assigned
• Create and support opportunities for growth in the areas of college and career readiness for our students
• Stay up to date with trends and opportunities in the realms of college and career readiness
• Present on Dual Enrollment in District and Department Events
• Other duties as assigned

 
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.

 
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master's degree of Education School Counseling or related field of study AND
• Three (3) years of professional school counseling and/or advisement experience AND
• Proven experience in effecting positive change in an educational setting OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• GA PSC School Counseling License/Certificate P-12
• desired GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.

 
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Knowledge of Federal, State, District and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned activities and applicable duties
• Acts proactively and looks for new opportunities to serve students and acts on them so that our team is always providing a variety of programs, internships, and learning opportunities for our students
• Understanding of Georgia High School Requirements
• Ability to read and understand high school transcripts
• Persistent and a positive outlook
• Passionate about student engagement and success
• An ability to support and guide students as well as adults
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Experience working with the proposed age group of students 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
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI
• 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 work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and planning skills
• Ability to problem solve independently and possesses a high level of organization
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Openness to new ideas (teach-ability)
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Must be willing to accept and integrate feedback (dedication to development)
• Possesses an awareness of one's impact on others (self-awareness)
• Must be personable and able to develop a rapport and strong relationships with individuals, as well as maintain them
• Must be conscientious and aware of their surroundings at all times; be able to discern potential hazards, and follow protocol
• Proficient conflict resolution skills
• Accepts personal responsibility for ones actions (autonomy and accountability)
• Follows ethical and legal standards (professionalism)
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-5 workday when working from home
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation
• Ability to travel 25% of the time as required

 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior grades 9-12 educational experience in Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Social Work, or related fields
• Licensed Social Worker � LMSW
• GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
• TKES/LKES credentialed
• Public speaking experience
• Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy
• 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
• Expert Level skills with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Naviance and Con App
• 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

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 5 days/week, home-based position that may require traveling up to 25% of the time.
• During critical periods, in-office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Light lifting required.

 
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.