Ut High School Lead Counselor

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $80,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Hybrid
Master's degree in guidance counseling
Valid texas counseling certificate
Three years secondary teaching experience
The Lead Counselor serves as the primary liaison between campus leadership and the counseling team to ensure strong academic planning and on-time graduation

Job Summary

  • The Lead Counselor serves as the primary liaison between campus leadership and the counseling team to ensure strong academic planning and on-time graduation.
  • The University of Texas at Austin offers competitive salaries, 100% covered employee health premiums, and a defined benefit retirement plan through TRS.
  • This role requires direct counseling responsibilities including individual and group sessions for academic, career, and personal development.

Matching Summary

The Lead Counselor serves as the primary liaison between campus leadership and the counseling team to ensure strong academic planning and on-time graduation.

Salary

Base: $80,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 100% employee health premiums; TRS retirement; LinkedIn Learning access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in guidance counseling
  • Valid Texas counseling certificate
  • Three years secondary teaching experience
  • Comprehensive counseling program leadership
  • Texas graduation requirements knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Spanish proficiency
  • Experience as lead counselor in Texas public high school
  • Active Texas mid-management certification
  • Collaboration with community partners
  • MTSS and ARD process participation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in guidance counseling
  • Valid Texas counseling certificate or enrollment
  • Three years secondary teaching experience
  • Successful background check completion
  • Fingerprinting clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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