High School Counselor: Student Guidance & Growth Lead

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston, TX seeks a qualified School Counselor for our high school. The role delivers guidance curriculum, responsive services, and individual planning to support student success and post-secondary readiness.

Candidates hold a Master’s in School Counseling with a valid Texas certificate and have at least two years of classroom teaching experience. The district offers a supportive environment with opportunities to collaborate with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university with a valid Texas Certificate as a Professional School Counselor.
• Valid Texas school counselor certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; leadership in public schools to serve faculties, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured guidance lessons to improve students' interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, health, safety, post-secondary planning, and other developmental needs.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in various settings.
• Present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group formats to students, parents, guardians, and staff.
• Integrate guidance lessons into the content area curriculum and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Student appraisal

Career development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership in schools

Education

Master’s degree in School Counseling

Texas School Counselor Certificate

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston, TX seeks a qualified School Counselor for our high school. The role delivers guidance curriculum, responsive services, and individual planning to support student success and post-secondary readiness.

Candidates hold a Master’s in School Counseling with a valid Texas certificate and have at least two years of classroom teaching experience. The district offers a supportive environment with opportunities to collaborate with families and community partners.