Guidance Counselor Jobs in Garland, TX

A Guidance Counselor, also known as a School Counselor, plays a crucial role in school administration. They provide support to students, helping them with their academic, career, and emotional development. They often work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that students are getting the help they need. Guidance Counselors also play a role in crisis intervention, working with students who are struggling with issues such as bullying, family problems, or mental health concerns. They may also help with college and career planning, providing information and resources to students as they prepare for life after high school.

A Guidance Counselor should be a good listener and communicator, and should have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. They must also be compassionate and empathetic, with a deep understanding of child psychology and development. A master's degree in school counseling or a related field is typically required, and most states require school counselors to be certified or licensed. Prior to becoming a Guidance Counselor, a person may have roles such as a Teacher, a Social Worker, or a School Psychologist, all of which can provide valuable experience and skills for the counseling role.

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Elementary School Counselor

  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago

counseling program Provides leadership and support for parent education programs and community relations efforts Maintains and utilizes data to show the impact of the school counseling program on student...

Counselor - Middle School

  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago

/School: Counseling & AVID/ Campus Date Revised: 2/25/2020 Primary Purpose: To counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities Qualifications: Education...

Counselor - High School

  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carrollton, TX (15 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago

counseling program Provides leadership and support for parent education programs and community relations efforts Uses data to show the impact of the school counseling program on student achievement...

College and Career Counselor

  • Fairview, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairview, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with ISD partners to improve college and career readiness and serve as liaisons to dual credit enrollment and student services....

University Admissions Counselor - Traditional Ground Campus -Grand Canyon University

  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 2 days ago

University Admissions Counselor - Traditional Ground Campus -Grand Canyon University Click Here to Apply Online Job Description University Admissions Counselor - Traditional Ground Campus -Grand...

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College and Career Counselor

  • Farmersville, TX (23 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmersville, TX (23 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with ISD partners to improve college and career readiness and serve as liaisons to dual credit enrollment and student services....

Counselor - Middle School

  • Forney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Forney, TX (17 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Counselor - Middle School JobID: 1520 Position Type: Counseling/Counselor - Secondary Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Jackson Middle School Additional Information: Show/Hide

Elementary School Counselor (Pool Posting)

  • Allen, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Allen, TX (10 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs....

Academic Success Coach - Temporary

  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (14 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Academic Success Coach - Temporary Employer Aramco Location Houston, Texas (US) Salary TBD Date posted May 20, 2025 View more categories Basic Function The Academic Wellness Success Coach, under...

DAEP School Counselor

  • Royse City, TX (18 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Royse City, TX (18 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: Assigned Campus Date Available: 07/21/2025 Closing Date: 06/27/2025   Additional Information: Show/...

34659 High School Counselor

  • Garland, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Garland, TX
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Other Professional/Counselor Date Posted: 6/3/2025 Location: Rowlett High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Days: 202 Pay Grade: 105 Please check the Salary...

Student Success Coach (Continuing Education) (North Lake)

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum three (3) years of experience in academic advising, success coaching, first-year experience, or retention within student services or higher education....

School Counselor (25-26 SY) Southard MS

  • Princeton, TX (16 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Princeton, TX (16 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: School Counselor Reports to: Principal Dept./School: Assigned Campus Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at...

Dallas: School Counselor 25-26 SY

  • Grand Prairie, TX (23 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (23 miles from Garland, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Job Function: The primary function of the Counselor is to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance for the school, including counseling services. The Counselor will create...

34391 Middle School Counselor

  • Garland, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Garland, TX
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Other Professional/Counselor Date Posted: 5/28/2025 Location: Coyle Technology Center for Math & Science   Additional Information: Show/Hide Days: 197 Pay Grade: 105 Please...

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Salary for Guidance Counselor Jobs in Garland, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Guidance Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Guidance Counselors in Garland, TX offer the following education background
Master's Degree
63.3%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
Doctorate Degree
11.1%
Associate's Degree
2.2%
High School or GED
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Guidance Counselors in Garland, TX
None
27.5%
1-2 years
24.5%
Less than 1 year
24.0%
2-4 years
24.0%



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