School Counselor

Movable Ink

K–12 School Counselor supporting academic planning for students at Wellspring Global Academy. Serving as a key liaison between students, families, and academic staff in a virtual environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.).

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

academic advisingcourse planningtranscript evaluationGPA calculationdual credit systemsfinancial aid (FAFSA)college planningcareer explorationintervention planningsocial-emotional support

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcounselingdecision-makingself-managementemotional wellnessmotivation supportcultural competency

Certifications

Master’s degree in School CounselingTexas K–12 School Counselor certification