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DISTRICT LEAD COUNSELOR: Advising Kids Through Academic Decisions And Home Life Issues

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Sherce, the lead counselor of her school district, spends her typical day talking to students about their academic plans, home life, and school situation. When she was in school, she along with other kids of deployed parents where asked to see a school counselor. It was then that she realized that this was a career, and that this would be her career.

Job Title: District Lead Counselor

Employer: Copperas Cove Independent School District

Job Summary: Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Job Description

School counselors help students develop social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them choose a career or educational program.

On-the-Job Training

None

Additional Info

School counselors must have a state-issued credential to practice. This credential can be called a certification, a license, or an endorsement, depending on the state. Most states require a criminal background check as part of the credentialing process.

Certification Requirement

Required by the American School Counselors Association.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$30,000 - $90,000

Projected Job Growth

15 to 25 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Office, Indoor

Personal Qualities

Patience, Problem solving skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, People skills, Empathy

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Master's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Counseling
Psychology
Education
English Language and Literature
Social Work
Social Sciences

Related Careers

High School Teachers
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Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
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Middle School Teachers
Psychologists
Rehabilitation Counselors
Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Workers
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

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