| School Counselor Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for School Counselor. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for School Counselor along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that School Counselor is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: School Nurse, School Principal, Teacher Elementary School, School Superintendent, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC), Public School Teacher, Assistant School Principal, Teacher Secondary School |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For School Counselor |
| Provides guidance to students in an educational setting. Encourages and supports academic achievement through classroom lessons and individual sessions. Counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, school adjustment, study habits, and career planning. Analyzes student data and develops data-driven action plans. Provides short-term counseling to students and gives referrals for long-term support. Refers and connects students to appropriate resources to enhance learning and personal development. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Guidance Counselor, School Guidance Counselor, Student Advisor |
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| Similar Jobs: School Nurse, School Principal, Teacher Elementary School, School Superintendent, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC), Public School Teacher, Assistant School Principal, Teacher Secondary School |
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| Level of Education: School Counselor Salaries with No Diploma, School Counselor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, School Counselor Salaries with an Associate's Degree, School Counselor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, School Counselor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, School Counselor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit | |
