Guidance Counselor Jobs in Texas

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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Military Family Life School Counselor - Ft. Bliss, TX

  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • 7 days ago

Description Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support Ft. Bliss, TX. This is a 9...

Admissions Advisor - Onsite Abilene

  • Abilene, TX
  • moments ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • moments ago

Collaboration Across Departments: Collaborate with various TSTC departments, including Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Operations, and Student Services and Enrollment....

2025 - 2026 Teacher - Success Coach

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Position Type: Teacher/Success Coach Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Estacado High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to:...

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the...

Elementary School Counselor

  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Participate in campus-based school improvement planning and goal setting....

Military and Family Life Counselor (School)

  • Laughlin AFB, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Laughlin AFB, TX
  • 4 hours ago

**This position qualifies for a sign-on incentive** Job Title: Military and Family Life Counselor (School) Summary MFLC Counselors provide assessment, short-term, solution focused counseling...

Enrollment Advisor

  • Temple, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 5 hours ago

and improvement of recruitment, enrollment and retention programs within Student Services and Enrollment Management for Temple College....

Elementary School Counselor

  • Mexia, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mexia, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career,...

2025-2026 Elementary School Counselor

  • Amarillo, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Must be fully certified for the position by 8/1/2025 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide, as a member of the counseling department staff, a comprehensive guidance program to students and specifically provide...

Intermediate School Counselor

  • Robinson, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Robinson, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Job Title: School Counselor Reports to: Campus Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Pay Grade 2 on the Administrative/Professional Pay Schedule Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised:...

High School Counselor

  • Hitchcock, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hitchcock, TX
  • 15 hours ago

counseling experience highly preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Guidance 1....

Academic Coach-Upward Bound (Grant Funded)

  • Houston, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Knowledge of HCC student services and instructional support services available to students; 12. Must be able to collect, update, manage and maintain data and produce reporting; and 13....

Admissions Advisor

  • Red Oak, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Red Oak, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Collaboration Across Departments: Collaborate with various TSTC departments, including Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Operations, and Student Services and Enrollment....

School Counselor

  • TX
  • 1 day ago
  • TX
  • 1 day ago

Education/Certification: Master's degree from an accredited college or university Valid Texas school counselor certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of counseling procedures, student...

Elementary School Counselor

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Carrollton, 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...

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Salary for Guidance Counselor Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Guidance Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Guidance Counselors in Texas 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 Texas
None
27.5%
1-2 years
24.5%
Less than 1 year
24.0%
2-4 years
24.0%



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