Counselor, 12M

Houston Independent School District

2 days ago

Houston, Texas$79K - $110KFull TimeSchool Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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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 School Counselor – 12-Month Contract, Competitive Salary in United States. Location: High School for Law and Justic Department: HSLJ Area: Central Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $78,690.00 – $109,644.

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: $79K - $110K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

CounselingGuidance Program DevelopmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingParent ConsultationTeacher ConsultationAdministrator ConsultationCareer AwarenessEducational PlanningResource CoordinationCourse SelectionGraduation Requirements ManagementCurriculum PresentationStandardized Testing ParticipationWritten CommunicationOral Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor, 12M at Houston Independent School District a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology 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.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Houston Independent School District lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $110k annually.

This is approximately 18% above the national median for School Psychology professionals, which is around $80k.

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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($79k–$110k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Guidance Program Development, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Parent Consultation, Teacher Consultation, Administrator Consultation, Career Awareness. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Professional School Counselor is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive counseling and guidance program to fully develop students' academic, career, personal, and social abilities. This includes counseling individuals and small groups, consulting with stakeholde...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, 12-Month Contract. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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