Position Type: Counseling & Student Support Services/Counselor
Date Posted: 3/26/2026
Location: Counseling & Student Support Services
Closing Date: until filled
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Job Title:
Dual Enrollment Counselor
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Department: Dept Code: Job Code: Primary Supervisor: Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Served: Location: Minimum Hours/Days: Salary Range starts at:
Counseling COUNSL
College and Career Readiness Manager College and Career Academy Assistant Director SGB Primarily Remote / MUST RESIDE IN GEORGIA 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday $__,___.00/per year
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.
