Salary Range
$42,000 – $80,000
Job Outlook
5% growth through 2032
Education
Master's in School Counseling; state license required
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
School Counselors support student academic, career, and social-emotional development through counseling, guidance programs, and collaboration with teachers and families.
Top Skills
Individual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionCollege/career planningStudent advocacyProgram evaluation
Typical Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Support college and career readiness
- Implement social-emotional learning programs
- Respond to student crises
- Consult with teachers and parents
- Analyze student data for intervention planning
Common Certifications
✓ Licensed School Counselor✓ NCC✓ ASCA Certification
Career Progression
1
School Counselor
0-5 years experience
2
Lead Counselor
5-10 years experience
3
Counseling Director
10+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
school counselingsocial-emotional learningcrisis interventioncollege readinessIEPstudent advocacy
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Hiring Industries
Public SchoolsPrivate SchoolsCharter Schools
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