Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.

Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.

Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.

Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.

Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.

Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for st...