school counseling jobs

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school counseling jobs

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Nature of Job

• Also known as guidance counselors they serve as
  an interface between the student community and
  the school and are seen in both private and
  public schools. They work in tandem with
  teachers, parents, school nurses and community
  groups to ensure the well being of the students.
  The private and group sessions are very helpful
  for the students where they can discuss their
  problems- both personal and academic and arrive
  at a practical solution. Counselors help the
  students to tide over anxiety and low esteem
  issues of students and exam phobia too.

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Education and Training Requirements

• Student counselors should have certifications
  however the nature of certification might differ
  from school to school. Some US states also
  require teaching certification fro student
  counselors. Typically Bachelor's degrees in
  psychology, education, or the liberal arts form
  the requirement. In addition, the candidates
  aspiring to be student counselors should have
  excellent interpersonal skills, communication
  capability and group dynamics to be successful in
  the job.

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Getting the Job

• Counselor job seekers can apply to news paper
  ads, employment agencies, college placement
  agencies and online employment sites. They can
  also directly apply to the superintendents of
  school districts.

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Employment Prospects

• School counselors can become supervisors or
  school administrators. Specialization in guidance
  areas like vocational guidance might open up
  higher levels of job placement opportunities.

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• It is estimated that the employment scope of
  school counselors is likely to grow faster that
  many other jobs for the next 4-5 years because of
  a jump in school enrollments and the legislation,
  which makes it mandatory for all elementary
  schools to have student counselors. The crisis
  prevention counseling is also a very promising
  area in the job market.

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Working conditions

• School counselors might have longer working hours
  than teachers because their job involves meeting
  the students and teachers before or after the
  class.

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Earnings and Benefits

• The salary of school counselors depends on the
  nature of the organization and the work
  experience of the counselors. Other benefits
  include paid holidays and vacations, sick leave,
  health insurance, and retirement plans.

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school counseling jobs

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