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Counselor, High School
Texas Association of School Administrators
Location : La Porte, TX, 77571
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $77,971
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
| Name: | Paula Jackson |
| Email: | jacksonp@lpisd.org |
| Address: | 1002 San Jacinto Street |
| City: | La Porte |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77571 |
| Phone: | (281) 604-7039 |
| Fax: | (281) 604-7020 |
| Region: | 4 |
| School District/Employer: | La Porte ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | Counselor, |
| Assignment Level: | Level |
| Job Title: | Counselor, High School |
| School: | La Porte High School |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 9/22/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Individual Planning Create and ensure all students have an up-to-date academic schedule that aligns with needed graduation requirements utilizing the current Student Management System. Consider development, interest, academic performance, graduation requirements, and assessment outcomes in goal setting with students during one-on-one academic conferences and throughout the year. Implement the individual student planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students, and parents or guardians, through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans. Maintain student documentation and follow procedures in accordance with the LPISD Credit Verification Process to ensure all graduation requirements are met. Participate and evaluate information from the annual Senior Audit. Support students and parents/guardians with the college application process as needed. This may include writing letters of recommendation, and completing school reports, and mid-year reports in a timely manner. Support and communicate with students and parents regarding secondary courses, programs, and opportunities during the annual LPISD course selection process. Collaborate with intermediate campuses to ensure a successful transition which may include course selection presentations, course selection materials, and program application processes. Support the course selection process and attend any updates and or trainings needed for course selection. Ensure all students and parents/guardians are aware of the LPISD promotion standards and notify students and parents/guardians of opportunities for success in summer school. Work with students and parents/guardians who are new to LPISD to ensure school records are evaluated in order to determine appropriate course placement and to create a credit evaluation for LPISD transcript creation. Collaborate with teachers, students, and parents/guardians during the four-year planning process. Serve as a member of the campus multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) in order to advocate for the needs of students. Responsive Services Intervene on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns or circumstances put their continued educational, personal, and social development at risk. Consult with campus staff and parents/guardians regarding students who need continuing support toward their educational, personal, and social development. Provide short-term skills-based individual counseling services to students. Identify and provide community resources for stakeholders as needed. Support the campus during a critical incident while following the district’s critical incident response team protocol. Conduct Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (or LPISD approved assessment tool) to procedures established by the Counseling and Student Services Department. Collaborate with DAEP/JJAEP campus for scheduling purposes and support students when returning to campus from DAEP. System Support Ensure all counseling-related service interactions with students (i.e., guidance lessons, groups, parent conferences, consultations, and meetings) are entered into the district-approved tracking system. Utilize district-developed materials to train campus staff regarding counseling issues such as Child Abuse, Maltreatment, Suicide Prevention, and Trauma-Informed/Sensitive Care. Assist other campus staff in making referrals to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Review and verify acknowledgment of the district Comprehensive School Counseling Program document which highlights the manner in which your campus follows the four components of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Support the campus-specific Comprehensive School Counseling Program document highlighting the four program components of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Work with all stakeholders, including administrators, nurses, support specialists, other personnel, community volunteers, and agencies for the benefit of students. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth. Guidance Curriculum Implement classroom guidance lessons by teaching the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidance curriculum components including Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Education and Career Readiness or curriculum determined by LPISD. Follow district processes and procedures for guidance curriculum implementation as established by the Advanced Learning and Student Services Department. Attend district guidance curriculum updates provided by the Advanced Learning and Student Services Department to effectively facilitate district-required guidance lessons, as determined by the campus. Additional Responsibilities and Duties Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Collaborate and consult with all stakeholders to foster student educational, career, personal, and social development. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal). Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and campus goals. Ability to interpret and demonstrate knowledge of district and campus processes and procedures. Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Job Qualifications: Master's Degree in guidance counseling Valid Texas SBEC Counselor's certificate Experience: Three years successful teaching experience |
| Salary Range: | Minimum: $65,454 Midpoint: $77,971 Assignment: 11 Months (200 Duty Days) |
| Benefits: | The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month. |
| How To Apply: | Apply online at https://lpisd.schoolspring.com/, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. |
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Planning
Create and ensure all students have an up-to-date academic schedule that aligns with needed graduation requirements utilizing the current Student Management System.
Consider development, interest, academic performance, graduation requirements, and assessment outcomes in goal setting with students during one-on-one academic conferences and throughout the year.
Implement the individual student planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students, and parents or guardians, through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans.
Maintain student documentation and follow procedures in accordance with the LPISD Credit Verification Process to ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Participate and evaluate information from the annual Senior Audit.
Support students and parents/guardians with the college application process as needed. This may include writing letters of recommendation, and completing school reports, and mid-year reports in a timely manner.
Support and communicate with students and parents regarding secondary courses, programs, and opportunities during the annual LPISD course selection process.
Collaborate with intermediate campuses to ensure a successful transition which may include course selection presentations, course selection materials, and program application processes.
Support the course selection process and attend any updates and or trainings needed for course selection.
Ensure all students and parents/guardians are aware of the LPISD promotion standards and notify students and parents/guardians of opportunities for success in summer school.
Work with students and parents/guardians who are new to LPISD to ensure school records are evaluated in order to determine appropriate course placement and to create a credit evaluation for LPISD transcript creation.
Collaborate with teachers, students, and parents/guardians during the four-year planning process.
Serve as a member of the campus multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) in order to advocate for the needs of students.
Responsive Services
Intervene on behalf of students whose immediate personal concerns or circumstances put their continued educational, personal, and social development at risk.
Consult with campus staff and parents/guardians regarding students who need continuing support toward their educational, personal, and social development.
Provide short-term skills-based individual counseling services to students.
Identify and provide community resources for stakeholders as needed.
Support the campus during a critical incident while following the district’s critical incident response team protocol.
Conduct Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (or LPISD approved assessment tool) to procedures established by the Counseling and Student Services Department.
Collaborate with DAEP/JJAEP campus for scheduling purposes and support students when returning to campus from DAEP.
System Support
Ensure all counseling-related service interactions with students (i.e., guidance lessons, groups, parent conferences, consultations, and meetings) are entered into the district-approved tracking system.
Utilize district-developed materials to train campus staff regarding counseling issues such as Child Abuse, Maltreatment, Suicide Prevention, and Trauma-Informed/Sensitive Care.
Assist other campus staff in making referrals to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Review and verify acknowledgment of the district Comprehensive School Counseling Program document which highlights the manner in which your campus follows the four components of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Support the campus-specific Comprehensive School Counseling Program document highlighting the four program components of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Work with all stakeholders, including administrators, nurses, support specialists, other personnel, community volunteers, and agencies for the benefit of students.
Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
Guidance Curriculum
Implement classroom guidance lessons by teaching the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidance curriculum components including Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Education and Career Readiness or curriculum determined by LPISD.
Follow district processes and procedures for guidance curriculum implementation as established by the Advanced Learning and Student Services Department.
Attend district guidance curriculum updates provided by the Advanced Learning and Student Services Department to effectively facilitate district-required guidance lessons, as determined by the campus.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties
Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Collaborate and consult with all stakeholders to foster student educational, career, personal, and social development.
Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and campus goals.
Ability to interpret and demonstrate knowledge of district and campus processes and procedures.
Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications.
Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas SBEC Counselor's certificate
Experience:
Three years successful teaching experience
Salary Range:
Midpoint: $77,971
Assignment: 11 Months (200 Duty Days)
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How To Apply:
Apply online at https://lpisd.schoolspring.com/, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor.
Contact Person:Paula Jacksonjacksonp@lpisd.org1002 San Jacinto StreetLa PorteTX77571(281) 604-7039(281) 604-7020Name:
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Freqently Asked Questions
High school counselors in La Porte often navigate diverse student needs, including academic planning, social-emotional support, and college readiness. They must address local community factors, coordinate with staff, and respond to crises, making their role vital in fostering student success throughout the school year.
At the Texas Association of School Administrators, high school counselors engage in comprehensive developmental programs aligned with Texas state standards, receiving strong district support for professional growth. This environment emphasizes collaboration, compliance with Texas-specific counseling models, and community engagement unique to the association's framework.
Candidates should hold a valid Texas SBEC counselor’s certificate, which ensures they meet state educational and professional standards. This credential is essential for practicing counseling in Texas high schools and reflects proficiency in developmental guidance aligned with state requirements.
Counselors gain an edge by mastering individual academic planning, crisis intervention, and culturally responsive counseling. Skills in conducting assessments like suicide severity ratings and implementing Texas comprehensive guidance curricula are highly valued for career advancement within Texas educational settings.
The association offers access to tailored training focused on the Texas model for comprehensive counseling, updates on guidance curriculum, and opportunities for collaboration with district experts. These resources help counselors stay current with best practices and enhance their impact on student outcomes.
Counselors work closely with faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to implement developmental programs, support transitions, and coordinate student services. This integrative approach ensures that counseling efforts align with school-wide goals and respond effectively to student needs.
The advertised salary midpoint for this role is $77,971 annually, with a minimum of $65,454. This range is competitive within Texas, reflecting the responsibilities and qualifications required, and includes additional district health insurance contributions enhancing total compensation.
La Porte’s growing school district and community focus on educational support drive steady demand for qualified high school counselors. Candidates with Texas certification and experience in developmental guidance find favorable opportunities due to district expansion and emphasis on student success.
Yes, counselors in La Porte often engage with diverse family backgrounds and local resources, tailoring support to community characteristics. Understanding regional socio-economic factors and collaborating with local agencies enhances the counselor's ability to address student challenges effectively.
This position emphasizes a comprehensive developmental guidance model, robust collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and adherence to Texas-specific counseling frameworks. The role also benefits from district-backed professional learning and a supportive infrastructure focused on holistic student development.
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