CPT School Counselor Jobs
School Counselor CPT jobs let F-1 students in counseling, social work, and education programs gain supervised clinical hours that most degree programs require for graduation. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the placement must align directly with your enrolled program's learning objectives.
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Work with summer 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 populations students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas counseling certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience
Three years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Guidance
- Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with 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.
Counseling
- Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
Consultation
- Consult 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.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
- Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
Assessment
- Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
- Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
Program Management
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
- Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
- Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
- Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Administration
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Professional
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Primary Purpose
Work with summer 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 populations students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas counseling certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience
Three years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Guidance
- Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with 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.
Counseling
- Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
Consultation
- Consult 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.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
- Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
Assessment
- Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
- Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
Program Management
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
- Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
- Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
- Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Administration
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Professional
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
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Get Access To All JobsSchool Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a School Counselor role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your counseling, school psychology, or education degree program requires a supervised practicum or field placement as part of its curriculum. Your DSO will check that the School Counselor position directly relates to your enrolled major and that the placement is required for your degree, not just recommended.
Can I work as a School Counselor on CPT without a state counseling license?
Most states allow unlicensed counseling interns to work under a licensed supervisor, which is exactly what CPT placements typically involve. Confirm your state's specific requirements for supervised practice, and make sure your employer can provide a credentialed supervisor, since your DSO will likely ask for those details before authorizing CPT.
What documents do I need to get CPT approved for a School Counselor job?
You'll need a formal offer letter from the school district or counseling center, documentation from your academic department confirming the placement satisfies a curricular requirement, and your current I-20. Bring all three to your DSO appointment. Some programs also require a learning agreement signed by both your faculty advisor and your on-site supervisor.
How do I find School Counselor employers who are willing to hire F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists School Counselor openings from employers with verified work authorization experience. Filtering for CPT-compatible roles saves time compared to cold-applying to districts unfamiliar with F-1 requirements. Public school districts that already run counseling internship programs are the most reliably CPT-ready because they have existing supervisor and HR structures in place.
Does CPT as a School Counselor affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, has no effect on your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more exhausts your OPT entitlement entirely. If your CPT placement runs full-time for a full academic year, plan your post-graduation timeline accordingly since you won't have OPT available as a bridge to H-1B visa sponsorship.