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Counselor roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field. Employers in healthcare systems, universities, and community mental health organizations are the most active sponsors for licensed clinical and school counseling positions.
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Anticipated Counselor (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260617-045)
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and coordinate the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program and support students in their psychological, academic and social development.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support
- Promote District initiatives and a growth mindset when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Assist with planning and implementation of transitioning plans from elementary to middle, middle to high, and high school to a post-secondary institution.
- Serve as the communication liaison between the Counseling Services department for the campus leadership team meetings and other campus meetings.
- Serve as the designated liaison for inter-district communications.
- Facilitate School wide Counseling Initiatives and Activities.
- Review records and communicate findings for summer school policies and protocols.
- Submit reports as requested by Counseling Services throughout the year.
- Coordinate all mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level.
- Create and facilitate campus needs assessments to assess the effectiveness of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
- Present and deliver pertinent information during Parent Teacher Student Association Meetings.
- Arrange Vertical team meetings with all counselors within the Feeder Pattern.
- Coordinate Guidance Advisory Committee Meetings with identified stakeholders.
- Create Counseling departmental calendar that aligns with the district counseling services departmental calendar.
- Organize and facilitate weekly campus counseling team meetings.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates.
- Become primary point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to receiving and disseminating information.
- Assist in monitoring and review of student’s academic record to identification of course selection for correct placement in courses and programs, etc. related to grade level appropriate state accountability standards to include College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
Monitor Programs
- Assist with monitoring PEIMS data collection to ensure appropriate data submission to the Texas Education Agency.
- Assist school counselors to develop, implement and documents classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels PK through 12th related to academic, personal and social/emotional issues, e.g. character education, and teen dating violence, etc.
- Plan, coordinate, and document review of programs, initiatives, and goals of Counseling and Advising as requested by Director, Counseling and Advising.
Communication and Community Relations
- Serve as a District representative to a variety of District and community committees.
- Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
- Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Develop, promote, and support a District-wide culture focused on District student learning goals, with an emphasis on trust, respect and responsibility for students, parents, teachers and staff.
- Provide quality customer service and professional behavior when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Maintain on-going communication with Principals and Director, Counseling and Advising.
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model; Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs; Career and Technical Education Programs; State of Texas graduation plans; PK-12 guidance and curriculum; credit accrual in high school; community agency resources and referral process; and group and systems processing.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, present District-wide training; have strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; have computer knowledge in district student management systems; interpret data; and manage budgets and district-wide projects.
- Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate; valid Texas teacher certificate.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
- Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office.
- Ability to promote a positive, caring climate.
- Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end.
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.
- Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth.
- Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels).
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
LOCATION
Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson High School 4001 WALNUT HILL LANE Dallas 75229
Job: Campus-Counselor
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 64,272.00
Median Salary: 80336.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Anticipated Counselor (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260617-045)
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and coordinate the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program and support students in their psychological, academic and social development.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support
- Promote District initiatives and a growth mindset when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Assist with planning and implementation of transitioning plans from elementary to middle, middle to high, and high school to a post-secondary institution.
- Serve as the communication liaison between the Counseling Services department for the campus leadership team meetings and other campus meetings.
- Serve as the designated liaison for inter-district communications.
- Facilitate School wide Counseling Initiatives and Activities.
- Review records and communicate findings for summer school policies and protocols.
- Submit reports as requested by Counseling Services throughout the year.
- Coordinate all mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level.
- Create and facilitate campus needs assessments to assess the effectiveness of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
- Present and deliver pertinent information during Parent Teacher Student Association Meetings.
- Arrange Vertical team meetings with all counselors within the Feeder Pattern.
- Coordinate Guidance Advisory Committee Meetings with identified stakeholders.
- Create Counseling departmental calendar that aligns with the district counseling services departmental calendar.
- Organize and facilitate weekly campus counseling team meetings.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates.
- Become primary point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to receiving and disseminating information.
- Assist in monitoring and review of student’s academic record to identification of course selection for correct placement in courses and programs, etc. related to grade level appropriate state accountability standards to include College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
Monitor Programs
- Assist with monitoring PEIMS data collection to ensure appropriate data submission to the Texas Education Agency.
- Assist school counselors to develop, implement and documents classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels PK through 12th related to academic, personal and social/emotional issues, e.g. character education, and teen dating violence, etc.
- Plan, coordinate, and document review of programs, initiatives, and goals of Counseling and Advising as requested by Director, Counseling and Advising.
Communication and Community Relations
- Serve as a District representative to a variety of District and community committees.
- Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
- Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Develop, promote, and support a District-wide culture focused on District student learning goals, with an emphasis on trust, respect and responsibility for students, parents, teachers and staff.
- Provide quality customer service and professional behavior when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Maintain on-going communication with Principals and Director, Counseling and Advising.
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model; Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs; Career and Technical Education Programs; State of Texas graduation plans; PK-12 guidance and curriculum; credit accrual in high school; community agency resources and referral process; and group and systems processing.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, present District-wide training; have strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; have computer knowledge in district student management systems; interpret data; and manage budgets and district-wide projects.
- Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate; valid Texas teacher certificate.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
- Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office.
- Ability to promote a positive, caring climate.
- Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end.
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.
- Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth.
- Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels).
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
LOCATION
Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson High School 4001 WALNUT HILL LANE Dallas 75229
Job: Campus-Counselor
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 64,272.00
Median Salary: 80336.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the worksite state. Confirm your counseling license is valid or reciprocal in that state before the employer files, since USCIS scrutinizes state licensure requirements as part of specialty occupation review.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Counselor roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for counseling positions.
Match your degree field to the role description
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the counseling role. A general psychology degree supporting a substance abuse counselor position may draw a Request for Evidence if the job posting doesn't require that specialization explicitly.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Ask the employer which DOL prevailing wage level they're filing under using the OFLC Wage Search before you accept an offer. Level I wages are sometimes used for entry positions but can affect your ability to negotiate above the certified rate.
Confirm the employer is registered in E-Verify
Many healthcare and school district employers are required by state law or federal contract to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before you receive an offer prevents delays after your H-1B is approved and you're cleared to start.
Document supervised clinical hours for specialty occupation evidence
If your counseling role required post-degree supervised hours for licensure, compile those records before the petition is filed. Employers can use this documentation to strengthen the specialty occupation argument, especially for roles in clinical or school settings.
H-1B Visa Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. The O*NET profile for counselors and the job description both factor into how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for counselors?
Hospitals, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, school districts, and employee assistance program providers are the most common H-1B sponsors for counselors. Nonprofit healthcare organizations are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. You can browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate filtered specifically for counseling roles.
Can I work as a counselor on H-1B if I still need supervised hours for full licensure?
Yes, but the position must still meet specialty occupation requirements at the time of filing. Some employers sponsor H-1B holders working toward full licensure if the role title and duties require a specific degree. You'll need to document how your supervised practice role requires theoretical and practical application of your degree field, which USCIS uses to assess specialty occupation eligibility.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different counseling specialty or employer?
Changing employers requires the new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before you start, and changing to a materially different counseling specialization within the same employer may require an amended petition. The 60-day grace period after your last day of employment gives you time to secure a transfer, but you can't work during that window without an approved or pending petition from the new employer.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect counselor job seekers?
Most private-sector counseling employers are subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and must enter the lottery in March for an October 1 start date. However, nonprofit hospitals, universities, and government-affiliated mental health agencies are cap-exempt and can file at any time. Targeting cap-exempt employers shortens your timeline considerably and removes lottery risk from your job search entirely.