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Academic / Guidance Counselor

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Youth and Career Counseling
Academic / Guidance Counselor

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

At a Glance

Academic / Guidance Counselor earns an average of $59,887/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.9–3.4 years. Top skills: School Counseling, Student Services, Technical Procedure Compliance.

Avg Annual Salary

$59,887/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2.9–3.4 years

Job Postings

28

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Median Wage

$65,140/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.5%

Education

Master's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

School Counseling

5.0

Student Services

5.0

Technical Procedure Compliance

4.9

Physical Restraint

4.7

Positive Behavior Support

4.5

Administrative Law

4.5

Professional Guidance

4.5

Special Education

4.4

Curriculum Development

4.3

Disabilities

4.3

Talent Management

4.0

Policy Procedures

4.0

General Mathematics

4.0

Study Skills

3.9

Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

3.8

Data Collection

3.7

Common Skills (13)

Arithmetic

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.8

Management

4.7

Confidentiality

4.6

Communication

4.6

Teaching

4.2

Relationship Building

4.2

Microsoft Office

4.1

Problem Solving

4.1

Research

3.9

Ability To Meet Deadlines

3.8

Advocacy

3.7

Certifications (1)

School Counselor Certification

4.4

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