Dean of Counseling

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About The Position

The Dean of Counseling at Wellspring Global Academy provides strategic leadership and oversight of the K–12 counseling program within a fully virtual learning environment. This role ensures comprehensive academic advising, social-emotional support, and college and career readiness services for all students. The Dean of Counseling serves as a senior leader and primary liaison between students, families, academic teams, and external partners—ensuring each student experiences a clear, supportive, and successful academic pathway from enrollment through graduation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education, or related field
Valid state certification/licensure as a K–12 School Counselor
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in education (leadership experience preferred)
Demonstrated expertise in academic advising, graduation planning, transcripts, GPA calculation, and postsecondary readiness
Experience working with diverse student populations
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in a remote environment
High level of technology proficiency (Google Workspace, Zoom/Google Meet, LMS/SIS systems)
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or related field required
Master’s Degree in School Counseling or related field required
Active School Counselor certification required

Nice To Haves

Experience in an online or hybrid K–12 school environment
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements, dual credit systems, and transcript evaluation
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience supervising or leading counseling teams

Responsibilities

Academic Planning & Advising Leadership ● Oversee the development and implementation of individualized academic plans for students in grades K–12.
Ensure accurate course selection aligned with graduation requirements and postsecondary goals.
Monitor student progress toward promotion and graduation, including credit audits and transcript reviews.
Establish systems for proactive academic intervention, retention planning, and schedule adjustments.
Supervise dual credit/dual enrollment processes and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions.
Transcripts, Scheduling & Records Oversight ● Ensure integrity and accuracy of student transcripts, GPA calculations, and class rankings (if applicable).
Oversee transcript requests, credit transfers, and academic record compliance in accordance with FERPA regulations.
Collaborate with enrollment, registrar, and academic leadership teams to ensure proper course placement and scheduling.
Review and approve course enrollment requests to ensure alignment with student academic plans.
Social-Emotional & Whole Child Leadership ● Lead implementation of short-term counseling services and referral systems.
Develop structured intervention systems for at-risk students in collaboration with student support teams.
Oversee guidance programming addressing self-management, decision-making, peer relationships, and emotional wellness.
Ensure counselors maintain accurate documentation of services and family communications in the SIS/CRM.
College, Career & Postsecondary Readiness ● Direct comprehensive college and career readiness programming for middle and high school students.
Oversee support related to college applications, scholarships, FAFSA completion, SAT/ACT timelines, ASVAB, AP courses, and career exploration.
Coordinate virtual college fairs, career panels, and readiness events.
Ensure compliance with NCAA eligibility processes and dual credit systems (where applicable).
Collaboration, Compliance & Program Development ● Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of school counselors.
Collaborate with academic coaches, learning specialists, teachers, and family support teams.
Ensure counseling department compliance with accreditation standards, internal policies, and confidentiality regulations (FERPA).
Analyze student data to drive program improvements and report outcomes to executive leadership.
Develop and maintain counseling program procedures aligned with best practices in virtual education.
Other Duties ● Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by executive leadership.