School Counselor

Disabled Job Seekers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Concierge

Goal-Oriented Tracking

Community-Focused Learning

Company laptop provided; employee pays

Job summary

Wellspring Global Academy, a virtual K-12 school, seeks a dedicated School Counselor to guide students through academic planning, college and career readiness, and personal development in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with families and educators to create individualized academic plans, monitor progress, provide counseling support, and ensure FERPA compliance while supporting a diverse student body nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Education or related field.
• Valid Texas K-12 School Counselor certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education.
• English (United States) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Academic Planning & Advising: guide students in selecting courses and building academic plans.
• Transcripts, Scheduling & Records: maintain transcripts and FERPA compliant records.
• Social-Emotional & Whole Child: provide short-term counseling and referrals.
• College, Career & Life Readiness: assist with college planning, FAFSA and scholarships.

Skills

Academic advising

Transcript review

FERPA compliance

Remote counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Texas School Counselor certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom/Google Meet

LMS/SIS systems

Job description

About Us

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Innovative Network of Knowledge is a dynamic and rapidly growing virtual company in an emerging space of innovation in education. Our passion is to change education forever for the K-12 students (online) we serve. We are changing the way children learn and apply knowledge in the real world. Through our Project Based approach, supported by personal Educational Concierges, we strengthen the whole child through their educational experience. Through synchronous and asynchronous opportunities, co-teaching, and workshop labs, our students are immersed and challenged in a way not experienced in today's educational landscape. In addition, staff and students will take part in weekly programs that promote character and citizenship opportunities to grow not only as a school but also as a community at large. We guarantee that you and your child become part of our family and will be engaged, excited, and prepared for college, career, and life.

Core Focus

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks to change education forever through innovation and technology. We offer a well of knowledge, a spring of possibilities and a place where your family becomes part of ours.

Key Benefits

• Educational Concierge: Every family has access to a dedicated Educational Concierge to assist with enrollment, course planning and ongoing academic guidance, ensuring each student finds their unique path to success.
• Goal-Oriented Tracking: We help students set meaningful milestones and track their progress, encouraging achievement and celebrating every accomplishment along the way.
• Community-Focused Learning: Our programs are structured to foster collaboration and connection, building confidence and social skills even within a virtual setting.
• Technology: Innovative Network of Knowledge will provide this role with a company provided laptop, but the employee will secure and cover the cost for the operation of this technology in the virtual landscape of his/her home office. (internet, telephone, home office setup, etc.).

Position Overview

The K-12 School Counselor at Wellspring Global Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting students' academic planning, personal development, and college/career readiness in a virtual environment. This 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.

Full-time

Essential Position Functions

Academic Planning & Advising

• 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.

Transcripts, Scheduling & Records Management

• 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.

Social-Emotional & Whole Child Support

• 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.

College, Career & Life Readiness

• 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.

Collaboration & Compliance

• 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.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• 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
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using virtual platforms (Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, TEAMS, LMS/SIS systems)
• Preferred: Experience in an online or hybrid K-12 school environment
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility processes, dual credit systems, and transcript evaluation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Education & Certification Requirements

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Education or related field
• Valid state of Texas certification/licensure as a K-12 School Counselor
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education
• English (United States)

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!