Ut High School Lead Counselor

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, 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 position offers competitive salaries comparable to local ISDs with 100% coverage of employee health premiums and access to the Teacher Retirement System.
  • Candidates must facilitate regular counseling team meetings, monitor counselor capacity, and coordinate postsecondary readiness initiatives including CCMR efforts.

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: Competitive salary, 100% employee health premium, TRS retirement, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Spanish speaker
  • Experience as lead counselor
  • Mid-management certification
  • MTSS and ARD process participation
  • Strong family engagement skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in guidance counseling
  • Valid Texas counseling certificate or enrollment
  • Three years secondary teaching experience
  • Background check and fingerprinting completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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