High School Program Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services - Georgia connections Academy

School Summary 

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. 

Position Summary 

Working from the Duluth, GA office, the High School Program Coordinator- Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services at Georgia Connections Academy is a 12-month employee school-level leader who will serve on the High School Leadership Team. They will work collaboratively with school and district leaders, to administer, monitor, and implement district and school level initiatives related to Georgia Connections Academy’s counseling and student services program. The Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our program framework to support the academic, college and career, and social-emotional needs of all students on a district level. The Program Coordinator serves as the liaison between high school counseling, teachers, leadership and families, and facilitates meetings with all required stakeholders. This position is responsible for assisting the High School Principal in the overall administration and management of the school-wide student services and school counseling program. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to: 

• School and department meetings, 
• Student engagement opportunities, 
• Required training/development, 
• School-level events, such as state testing and graduation. 

This is a 12-month, full-time position. 

Job Type 

Full Time, 12 Month

Location 

Working from the Duluth Office 

Reporting Manager 

Reports to High School Principal and Assistant Principals 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid Georgia Counseling certification with a Master’s in School Counseling or School Social Work 
• GAPSC educational leadership certification or currently enrolled in a leadership program. 
• Must have received a rating of Effective or Highly Effective in the most recent performance reviews. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in education 
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills 

○ Leadership and supervisor experience preferred 

• Experience in writing policies and procedures 
• Experience in or willingness to learn grant writing 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment 
• Team player track record; ability to collaborate 
• Possesses a positive customer service attitude in interactions with all stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment 
• Flexible and willing to provide and receive constructive feedback 
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel). 
• Must be able and willing to conduct and participate in collaborative meetings, professional development sessions, and events at the GACA office and/or other locations as needed.
• The applicant should be prepared to attend events and meetings at the GACA office in Duluth, as well as travel to meet with students in different regions of the state throughout the year. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leads HS Counseling Team 
• Manages implementation of School Year Cycle tasks related to HS Counseling (RSCS, CPT placement, Welcome Calls, etc.) 
• Oversees High School Progression Plan 
• Updates and Development, Manages & Monitors HS Enrollment Dataviews and Schedule change policies throughout the year, regularly reporting HS Team progress 
• Sectioning Representative for school counselor Course changes and all sections necessary for School Counseling. 
• Child welfare and school counselor issue a