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What IS an Educational, Guidance and Career Counselor?  

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What IS an Educational, Guidance and Career Counselor?  

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This type of counselor advises and assists students and provides vocational guidance. They help students with crises during school, communicate with parents/guidance and identify cases of domestic abuse and family issues. Typical days vary.. they meet with students, take notes, in conferences, answer any emails and prep for students next year. They ideally work from 7am-3pm.

“Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors at My next Move.” Mynextmove.org, 2024, www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/21-1012.00. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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In this job, you will be working in your own personal office, inside a school. You only work when the district is open, so off summers and holidays. You work from 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday. 35 hours per week. You are inside a building, in an office most times. This job can be emotionally demanding from certain children's cases you work with. This job is also a fast-paced and challenging environment.

“School and Career Counselors and Advisors : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Bls.gov, 6 Sept. 2023, www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/school-and-career-counselors.htm. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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responsivecounselor. “A Day in the Life of a School Counselor - the Responsive Counselor.” The Responsive Counselor, 6 May 2018, theresponsivecounselor.com/2018/05/a-day-in-life-of-school-counselor-needs.html. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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In the US there are around 118,000 school counselors. These jobs are located in each school district. School counselors are primarily employed in colleges/universities.

“School and Career Counselors and Advisors : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Bls.gov, 6 Sept. 2023, www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/school-and-career-counselors.htm. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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1. Shippensburg U- 1871 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg, PA

(Counseling MS, MEd)

2. Bloomsburg U- 400 E 2nd St, Bloomsburg, PA

(School Counseling PK-12 M.S.)

3. Penn State U- 201 Shields Bldg. University Park, PA

(Counselor Education M.Ed.)

4. KutzTown U- 15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA

(School Counseling- Science)

5. Eastern U- 1300 Eagle Rd, St Davids, PA

(MEd School Counseling)

“Best School Counseling Degree Colleges in Pennsylvania | 2024.” Universities.com, 2024, www.universities.com/find/pennsylvania/best/education-and-liberal-arts/school-counseling. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

“School Counseling PK-12 (M.S.).” Bloomu.edu, 2024, www.bloomu.edu/academics/programs/school-counseling-pk-12-ms. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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Benefits

1. Summers OFF! more time for traveling!

2. Job Security

Drawback :(

1. Salary in certain areas

2. Education/Training- 6/8 years.

“7 Pros and Cons of Being a School Counselor (with Tips) | Indeed.com.” Indeed.com, 2024, www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/pros-and-cons-of-being-school-counselor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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Annual salary starts around 65k. This job is a salary income. Some benefits include.. healthcare options such as vision, medical insurance and dental. Summer and weekends off. 401(k). Sick leave and paid vacations.

by : “School Guidance Counselor.” Salary.com, 2024, www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/school-guidance-counselor-salary/pa. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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“School Counselor.” Indeed.com, 2024, www.indeed.com/career/school-counselor/salaries/PA#common-benefits. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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A master's degree is needed. Personality needs to be self control, cooperation, integrity, self orientation and dependability. You need health courses, psychology, sociology, teaching and course design. You need basic learning skills such as communication, understanding, ideas & logic and paying attention.

“Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors at My next Move.” Mynextmove.org, 2024, www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/21-1012.00. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024.

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