Counselor, Elementary 10M

Houston Independent School District

4 days ago

Houston, Texas$64K - $89.5KFull TimeSchool Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Houston Independent School District as a Elementary School Counselor – 10-Month Contract in United States. Location: River Oaks Elementary School Department: River Oaks ES Area: Central Contract Months:10 Salary Range: $64,000.00 – $89,500.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program.

Counsel individuals and small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns.

Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of career awareness and educational planning.

Requirements

Present the school comprehensive guidance curriculum.

Assist teachers in the teaching of the school comprehensive guidance curriculum.

Participate in the planning and evaluation of the district/school group standardized testing program.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED Perform other counseling and guidance related duties as assigned.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $64K - $89.5K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Houston Independent School District in United States.

Key Skills

CounselingGuidance program developmentStudent academic planningCareer awarenessEducational planningCrisis interventionConsultationStandardized testing coordinationCommunicationPublic relationsData managementCourse selection assistanceStudent advocacyCollaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor, Elementary 10M at Houston Independent School District a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all School Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

School Counseling — Physician Career Context

This School Counseling position at Houston Independent School District is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Houston Independent School District lists compensation for this physician position at $64k to $90k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($64k–$90k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Guidance program development, Student academic planning, Career awareness, Educational planning, Crisis intervention, Consultation, Standardized testing coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The school counselor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive guidance program to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development. They also provide direct counseling services to individuals and groups while collaborating with staff and parents to enhance s...

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