Lead High School Counselor

Liberty High School

Lead High School Counselor at Liberty High School planning and implementing guidance programs. Collaborating with faculty, students, and parents to address academic and personal development.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the school assigned.
Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of students.
Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the District’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
Counsel individual students and small groups with identified needs and concerns.
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for the campus and students.
Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification
Knowledge and experience in executing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program as defined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to lead a team
Three years of counseling experience
Lead counselor experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

counselingguidance curriculumneeds assessmentsstudent appraisalcareer development

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam leadershipbehavior management

Certifications

Master’s degree in CounselingTexas counseling certification