School Counselor

About This Role

This K–12 School Counselor role at Wellspring Global Academy supports students’ academic planning, personal development, and college/career readiness in a virtual environment. The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 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