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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

SOC 21-1012.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers educational, guidance, and career counseling practice across K–12 schools, community colleges, and multi-campus institutions, spanning individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, academic advising, record compliance, and program leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Student records and documentation — maintain accurately under supervisor review, applying district policies and applicable legal requirements in a school or academic setting.
  2. Course selection and scheduling inquiries — respond to with structured guidance using established protocols under direct supervision in a secondary or post-secondary counseling office.
  3. Crisis intervention procedures — recognize warning signs and follow established response protocols under the direction of a licensed senior counselor in a school environment.
  4. Personal and social problem-solving conversations — conduct initial intake sessions with students under close mentorship, applying foundational counseling techniques learned in graduate training.
  5. Transcript review checklists — apply consistently to verify graduation and college entrance requirements for assigned student caseloads with supervisor oversight.
  6. Referral pathways to outside counseling services — identify and initiate with guidance from a supervising counselor when student needs exceed in-house scope.
  7. Career interest inventories and educational assessments — administer and score accurately using approved analytical software tools under structured supervision.
  8. Degree program information — compile and present to students based on assessed interests and aptitudes using prepared resources in a counseling appointment setting.
  9. Active listening and empathic communication — demonstrate in individual student sessions to build rapport while following structured intake frameworks provided by the department.
  10. Counseling case notes and session records — draft in compliance with administrative regulations using department-approved database software under quality-review by a supervising counselor.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Student records and compliance documentation — manage independently across a full assigned caseload, ensuring accuracy and adherence to FERPA and district policy in a K–12 or college advising environment.
  2. Educational counseling sessions — conduct routinely for course selection, class registration, and study habit development with reduced oversight, adapting approaches for diverse student populations.
  3. Crisis intervention responses — execute with confidence in acute school situations, applying evidence-based de-escalation techniques and coordinating with school psychologists and administrators.
  4. Group counseling sessions — facilitate for students addressing personal, social, or behavioral challenges that affect academic or vocational progress in a school or community college setting.
  5. Graduation and college entrance audits — complete independently, identifying deficiencies and drafting personalized letters of recommendation that reflect each student's academic narrative.
  6. Referral coordination — manage effectively by matching student needs to appropriate external mental health and social service providers and tracking follow-through via CRM software.
  7. Career planning conversations — lead using structured frameworks and labor market data to help students explore viable educational pathways aligned with their assessed aptitudes.
  8. Learning opportunity presentations — develop and deliver to student groups, encouraging persistence with challenging coursework using presentation software in classroom or workshop settings.
  9. Multidisciplinary team collaboration — participate actively in student support meetings, synthesizing counseling observations with input from teachers, administrators, and family members.
  10. Assessment data interpretation — analyze results from standardized instruments using analytical software to inform individualized academic and career planning recommendations.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive student records systems — oversee and audit across large, complex caseloads to ensure full legal compliance with district, state, and federal regulations in a diverse institutional environment.
  2. Multi-modal counseling interventions — deliver autonomously across individual, group, and family contexts to address the full range of educational, vocational, and behavioral challenges students present.
  3. School-wide crisis response — lead as primary counselor during critical incidents, applying advanced intervention models and coordinating mental health resources across the institution.
  4. Complex personal and social barriers to learning — assess and address through sustained counseling relationships, integrating psychological frameworks and community resources in high-needs school environments.
  5. Individualized graduation and transfer plans — develop and monitor for at-risk or special-population students, resolving non-routine transcript complications and advocating effectively in institutional processes.
  6. Strategic referral networks — cultivate and maintain with external mental health, career, and social service agencies to ensure students receive seamless wraparound support beyond the school setting.
  7. Data-driven academic advising — execute by synthesizing transcript data, assessment results, and labor market intelligence to guide students toward optimal degree programs and career trajectories.
  8. Resilience and perseverance coaching — provide through evidence-based motivational techniques that prepare students for the academic and personal demands of advanced educational transitions.
  9. Ethical and culturally responsive practice — apply consistently across all counseling interactions, navigating complex confidentiality, equity, and mandated-reporting obligations in diverse school communities.
  10. Professional consultation — provide to colleagues and school staff on student behavioral concerns, counseling best practices, and legislative compliance, drawing on deep domain expertise.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Institutional counseling program strategy — design and lead at the district or multi-campus level, establishing vision, goals, and accountability systems aligned with student outcomes and organizational priorities.
  2. Counseling staff development and supervision — direct through structured mentorship, clinical supervision, and professional learning communities that elevate practitioner competency across the department.
  3. Crisis intervention policy and infrastructure — architect and institutionalize, creating evidence-based protocols, training curricula, and rapid-response systems that protect students at organizational scale.
  4. Systemic equity and access initiatives — champion by identifying and dismantling structural barriers in course placement, graduation pathways, and post-secondary transitions for underserved student populations.
  5. Cross-agency partnership ecosystems — establish and govern with community mental health providers, workforce development agencies, and higher education institutions to expand student support capacity.
  6. Data governance and program evaluation — lead by designing metrics frameworks, overseeing CRM and student information systems, and presenting outcome analyses to executive leadership and governing boards.
  7. Legislative and policy advocacy — engage in at the state and national level, representing the profession's perspective on counseling ratios, mental health funding, and career education mandates.
  8. Comprehensive school counseling model implementation — drive district-wide adoption of ASCA National Model or equivalent framework, aligning resources, staffing, and professional standards to best practices.
  9. Workforce and succession planning — execute for the counseling division by forecasting staffing needs, recruiting advanced-degree talent, and designing onboarding systems that accelerate new counselor effectiveness.
  10. Thought leadership and scholarship — contribute through conference presentations, published research, and community partnerships that advance the field of educational counseling and influence practice standards.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted documentation drafting — uses AI tools to generate first-draft student records, progress notes, and administrative reports, then reviews and corrects output before submission to ensure compliance with district policies Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Career resource retrieval — queries AI tools to surface occupation profiles, labor market data, and college entrance requirements, cross-checking results against authoritative databases before sharing with students WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Transcript review support — directs AI tools to flag missing graduation requirements or credit gaps across student transcripts, then applies professional judgment to confirm findings and communicate next steps to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Recommendation letter scaffolding — uses AI to produce structured drafts of college recommendation letters from counselor notes and student records, then rewrites voice, specificity, and evaluative claims personally to preserve authenticity Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Session preparation assistance — delegates background research on student academic history and common adjustment challenges to an AI assistant, consolidating output into a counseling agenda while retaining full responsibility for the counseling relationship Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Caseload triage automation — configures AI workflows to monitor attendance, grade, and behavioral flags across a large student caseload, synthesizing alerts into prioritized intervention lists while reserving final outreach decisions for the counselor Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Individualized plan generation — instructs AI tools to draft four-year academic plans or individual education pathways from student transcript data and stated goals, then refines each plan through direct student and family dialogue Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Crisis protocol documentation — after a live crisis intervention, uses AI to rapidly transcribe and structure incident notes, ensuring records meet legal and administrative standards while the counselor focuses on follow-up care Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Group counseling content development — directs AI to draft psychoeducational materials, discussion guides, and worksheets for social-skills or college-readiness groups, editing for cultural responsiveness and student developmental level before delivery Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI evaluation and governance — assesses the accuracy, bias, and ethical implications of AI-generated counseling resources and referral recommendations at the program level, establishing school or district protocols for responsible AI use in student services Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Predictive intervention design — integrates AI-generated early-warning analytics with school-wide data to design targeted counseling interventions for at-risk student cohorts, interpreting model outputs through the lens of contextual and equity considerations that AI tools cannot replicate Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Professional learning leadership — trains counseling staff and advisors on effective AI tool use, articulating the boundary between AI-assisted productivity gains and the irreplaceable human competencies of active listening and social perceptiveness central to the role Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 441
Augment share: 44.1%
Time saved: 80.7%
AI autonomy: 2.87
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication14 statements
Emerging
  1. Student intake communication — elicits basic academic history and concerns through structured intake interview while maintaining a welcoming counseling environment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Written documentation — records student session notes and demographic information in case management systems following district policy guidelines O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Referral communication — conveys referral information to students and families using plain language to explain available outside counseling services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Counseling session dialogue — facilitates individual and small-group counseling conversations by applying active listening techniques to surface underlying academic or behavioral concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Parent and guardian communication — communicates student progress, adjustment challenges, and intervention plans to families through conferences and written summaries O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Recommendation writing — drafts letters of recommendation that articulate student strengths and academic trajectory using evidence drawn from transcripts and observation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis communication — delivers clear, calm, and actionable information to students, staff, and families during school-based crisis situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-audience briefing — presents career planning frameworks, graduation requirements, and program options to students, parents, and administrators adjusting register and format for each audience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Group counseling facilitation — leads structured group sessions on social skills, study habits, or career exploration by managing dialogue, drawing out quieter participants, and summarizing key takeaways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Transcript interpretation communication — explains transcript evaluations and graduation or college entrance requirement gaps to students and families in clear, actionable terms O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Interdisciplinary reporting — authors formal case reports, student support plans, and data summaries that meet legal and administrative standards for record-keeping Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic communication leadership — develops school-wide communication protocols for counseling outreach, crisis response messaging, and family engagement that align with district policy and best practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff and colleague consultation — advises teachers and administrators on communicating effectively with at-risk students by modeling trauma-informed language and active listening approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional writing excellence — produces policy briefs, program evaluation summaries, and grant narratives that advance counseling program goals and demonstrate measurable student outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Counseling program participation — contributes to school counseling program activities by taking initiative on assigned caseload tasks and following established service delivery protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student empowerment initiation — encourages individual students to set academic goals and take ownership of their educational planning through structured advising conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Caseload management leadership — independently manages a full student caseload, prioritizing outreach, scheduling, and crisis response to ensure equitable access to counseling services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer referral coordination — leads the process of identifying students in need and coordinating timely referrals to internal and external support services O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Committee and team contribution — represents the counseling department in school improvement teams, student support committees, or multi-disciplinary intervention groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program development leadership — designs and implements school counseling curriculum, career exploration events, or college readiness initiatives that address identifiable student population needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis response leadership — assumes a lead role in coordinating school crisis intervention protocols, directing student support during critical incidents, and debriefing staff afterward Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship of junior staff — guides new counselors or practicum students through caseload management, ethical decision-making, and documentation standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental vision setting — leads the strategic planning and continuous improvement of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with ASCA national model standards and district goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-system advocacy leadership — represents student counseling needs in district-level policy discussions, community partnerships, and legislative forums to influence systemic change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Leadership capacity building — cultivates leadership skills in students through advisory programs, student leadership groups, and college and career readiness initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment of counseling skills — reflects on initial counseling sessions to identify personal strengths and areas for development in advising technique and rapport-building Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — identifies and applies evidence-based study skills frameworks when helping students develop awareness of their own academic learning processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Session reflection practice — evaluates own counseling approach after individual and group sessions to refine questioning strategies, pacing, and student engagement methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional development planning — monitors gaps in own knowledge of college admissions, mental health trends, or career assessment tools and selects targeted training to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias recognition — identifies own assumptions about student potential, family backgrounds, or career pathways that may influence advising decisions and adjusts approach accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adaptive counseling calibration — monitors effectiveness of counseling interventions across caseload using outcome data and student feedback, then adjusts service delivery strategies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student metacognitive coaching — teaches students to monitor their own academic progress, recognize ineffective study strategies, and experiment with alternatives using structured reflection tools Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical self-monitoring — regularly evaluates own decision-making for alignment with professional ethics codes and district policies, flagging dilemmas for supervision or peer consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective practice modeling — demonstrates and teaches systematic reflective practice to counseling colleagues and interns, embedding metacognitive review into department culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Program-level evaluation thinking — applies metacognitive frameworks to assess the effectiveness of the counseling program as a whole, using data to question assumptions and redesign services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student self-efficacy development — designs structured interventions that build students' capacity to monitor, evaluate, and direct their own learning and career decision-making processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Transcript analysis — reviews student transcripts to identify whether graduation and college entrance requirements are met and flags discrepancies for follow-up O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral decision-making — applies basic criteria to determine when a student's needs exceed the scope of school counseling and require outside referral Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Assessment interpretation — analyzes results from academic aptitude, career interest, and personality assessments to generate individualized student recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Risk factor identification — evaluates patterns in student attendance, grades, and behavioral referrals to identify students at risk of academic failure or dropout Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence evaluation — critically examines research on counseling interventions, college access programs, and career pathways to select evidence-based practices for the school population Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Individualized planning analysis — synthesizes academic records, assessment data, student goals, and family context to construct a differentiated education or career plan tailored to each student Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis situation appraisal — rapidly evaluates crisis severity, student safety risk, and available resources to determine the appropriate level of intervention and escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Program outcome reasoning — analyzes counseling program data to distinguish effective interventions from ineffective ones and make evidence-based adjustments to service delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic root cause analysis — investigates structural barriers such as scheduling inequities, course access disparities, or disproportionate discipline rates that undermine student success and proposes data-driven solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical dilemma resolution — navigates complex counseling ethics scenarios involving confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and dual relationships by applying multiple ethical frameworks and professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy impact evaluation — critically assesses the impact of district, state, or federal education policies on student counseling outcomes and advocates for evidence-based policy modifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Teacher consultation initiation — communicates with classroom teachers about individual student needs and shares basic counseling strategies to support academic adjustment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral network engagement — builds initial working relationships with community mental health providers, tutoring programs, and social service agencies to facilitate student referrals O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-disciplinary team participation — contributes counseling expertise within student support teams, IEP meetings, or 504 plan conferences alongside special educators, administrators, and psychologists Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Family engagement collaboration — partners with families to co-develop student academic and career plans, incorporating family values, cultural context, and long-term aspirations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer counselor coordination — works alongside other school counselors to divide caseloads equitably, share resources, and maintain consistent service delivery across the school Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intervention team leadership and collaboration — co-leads student intervention planning meetings, ensuring counseling perspectives inform academic and behavioral support plans developed by cross-functional teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community partnership management — maintains active collaborative relationships with higher education institutions, employers, and community organizations to expand student opportunity pipelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shared program co-design — co-creates career fairs, college application workshops, and transition programs with teachers, administrators, and external partners, integrating multiple stakeholder perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-sector collaboration leadership — convenes and facilitates partnerships among school district personnel, community mental health agencies, workforce development boards, and postsecondary institutions to create coordinated student support systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative culture development — establishes norms of shared responsibility for student success across faculty and staff by embedding counseling perspectives into school-wide professional development and teaming structures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regional counselor network leadership — leads professional learning communities or regional counselor associations that build collective capacity to address equity, access, and career readiness goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality practice — handles student records, session disclosures, and sensitive family information in strict accordance with FERPA, district policy, and professional ethics codes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mandatory reporting compliance — identifies reportable situations involving student safety and fulfills mandatory reporting obligations accurately and without delay O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Equitable service delivery — ensures students from all demographic backgrounds receive comparable access to counseling services, course advising, and college and career resources without bias Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary maintenance — navigates the counselor-student relationship with appropriate boundaries, distinguishing counseling support from friendship, advocacy from enabling, and guidance from direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability in documentation — maintains accurate, timely, and complete student records that transparently reflect services provided, decisions made, and outcomes observed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical conflict navigation — manages situations where student confidentiality, parental rights, and institutional obligations conflict by applying ethical decision-making frameworks and consulting appropriately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cultural humility practice — demonstrates ongoing respect for students' cultural identities, family systems, and community values in all counseling interactions, adapting approaches to honor diversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Advocacy integrity — advocates for student needs within institutional systems without compromising professional objectivity or overpromising outcomes to students or families Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — leads professional development on counseling ethics, mandatory reporting, and student privacy for colleagues, interns, and school staff, elevating ethical standards across the department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic equity advocacy — challenges institutional policies and practices that produce inequitable outcomes for historically underserved student populations, grounding advocacy in data and ethical obligation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional role modeling — embodies and articulates the values of the counseling profession — student-centeredness, integrity, and social justice — in ways that shape departmental culture and inspire colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Tailored advising approaches — adapts standard counseling scripts and worksheets to better fit the learning style, cultural background, or communication preferences of individual students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource identification — locates non-traditional scholarship opportunities, career pathways, or community programs that expand options for students whose needs fall outside conventional advising tracks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative group programming — designs engaging group counseling sessions and career exploration workshops using scenario-based learning, guest speakers, or interactive activities that depart from lecture formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative pathway planning — generates creative academic and career plans for students who do not follow traditional trajectories, including dual enrollment, apprenticeship, or gap-year options Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Visual and multimedia communication — develops infographics, video guides, and digital resources that present complex graduation or college application processes in accessible and engaging formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program innovation — conceives and pilots new counseling program components such as near-peer mentoring, virtual college tours, or identity-affirming career exploration curricula in response to emerging student needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative crisis de-escalation — employs art, narrative, humor, or movement-based techniques to engage students in crisis who are unresponsive to conventional talk-based intervention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary curriculum integration — collaborates with teachers to embed career readiness and social-emotional learning into academic coursework through creative cross-disciplinary projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic program redesign — reimagines the architecture of the school counseling program by introducing evidence-based innovations that disrupt ineffective legacy practices and measurably improve student outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field contribution — develops original frameworks, assessment tools, or intervention models that contribute new knowledge to the school counseling profession through publication, conference presentation, or open-source sharing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative equity solutions — invents novel approaches to closing access gaps in college and career readiness for underrepresented students by synthesizing insights from counseling, community organizing, and behavioral science Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Challenge normalization — uses growth mindset language to reframe academic setbacks, course failures, or test score disappointments as learning opportunities during individual student advising sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts supervisor and peer feedback on counseling technique and documentation practices and applies suggested changes in subsequent sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Perseverance modeling — shares appropriate examples of persistence through professional challenges to normalize struggle and demonstrate that effort leads to skill development for students navigating difficult transitions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuous learning engagement — actively pursues professional development in emerging areas such as trauma-informed care, college access equity, and labor market trends to expand counseling competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student persistence cultivation — implements structured interventions such as goal-setting conferences, academic recovery plans, and motivational interviewing to build student perseverance through academic difficulty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Failure-informed practice improvement — systematically reviews unsuccessful referrals, student disengagement from counseling, or missed crisis signals to extract lessons that improve future practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-expectation advising — maintains high expectations for student achievement regardless of prior academic history, advocating for rigorous course placements and post-secondary aspirations for all students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive coping skill teaching — coaches students in reframing negative self-talk, tolerating academic frustration, and recovering from social setbacks using evidence-based cognitive and behavioral strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth mindset culture building — integrates growth mindset principles into school-wide counseling programming, staff professional development, and family engagement initiatives that shift institutional expectations for student potential Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience research application — translates current research on academic resilience, motivational psychology, and grit into practical counseling interventions tailored to the school's student population demographics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship through challenge — deliberately assigns interns and junior counselors to complex cases with structured support, using difficulty as a vehicle for accelerated professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Present-moment attention in sessions — maintains focused attention on the student during counseling appointments, minimizing distraction and demonstrating genuine engagement through nonverbal cues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional state awareness — recognizes own emotional reactions during high-intensity student interactions such as crisis disclosures and takes brief grounding steps before responding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Active listening with full presence — demonstrates deep, attentive listening during student sessions by reflecting content and emotion accurately without premature problem-solving or advice-giving Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional pacing — manages the pace of advising conversations deliberately, allowing silence, slowing when a student is distressed, and resisting the urge to fill every pause Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Compassion fatigue monitoring — recognizes early signs of burnout and secondary traumatic stress from repeated exposure to student crises and proactively engages in self-care and supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulated crisis presence — maintains emotional regulation and calm, purposeful demeanor during acute student crises, modeling grounded behavior that helps de-escalate student distress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful caseload management — approaches high-volume caseloads with intentional prioritization, setting boundaries on reactive tasks to preserve focused time for proactive student outreach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student self-regulation coaching — teaches students breathing techniques, body-scan awareness, and cognitive reframing strategies to support emotional regulation during academic stress and social conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Trauma-informed mindful practice — integrates mindfulness-based and trauma-sensitive counseling approaches into group and individual programming, adapting methods to diverse student trauma histories and cultural contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational mindfulness leadership — introduces mindfulness-based stress reduction practices into school staff professional development, supporting faculty in modeling regulated, present-centered interactions with students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Supervision with presence — models and teaches mindful listening, emotional regulation, and intentional response in counseling supervision with interns, elevating the reflective quality of their developing practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Crisis engagement — enters difficult student crisis situations without avoidance, providing initial support and following escalation protocols even when circumstances are emotionally intense Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Caseload pressure management — maintains service quality and documentation standards when managing a full caseload with competing demands and limited administrative support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Persistent student advocacy — continues advocating for a student's course placement, special services, or safety even when facing resistance from administrators, teachers, or family members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained engagement with resistant students — maintains consistent outreach and relationship-building with chronically disengaged or avoidant students across weeks and months without withdrawing effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty tolerance — operates effectively in ambiguous situations such as incomplete student records, unclear diagnoses, or unresolved family conflicts without requiring premature closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Systemic barrier confrontation — persists in challenging inequitable institutional practices — such as biased course tracking or inadequate mental health resources — through data advocacy, formal complaint processes, and coalition-building Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Post-crisis recovery and continuity — resumes full counseling service delivery after managing a significant student crisis or school emergency, processing the experience through supervision while maintaining professional function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-term at-risk student support — sustains multi-year investment in students facing chronic adversity — poverty, family instability, or trauma — adjusting strategies repeatedly without abandoning the relationship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Moral courage in advocacy — publicly and persistently advocates for student rights, equitable resource allocation, or policy reform in the face of institutional pushback, professional risk, or community opposition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience leadership — supports counseling department staff in processing vicarious trauma, workplace adversity, and systemic frustration, building collective professional resilience through structured reflection and peer support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained systemic change pursuit — maintains long-term commitment to closing achievement and opportunity gaps across a career, persisting through policy reversals, budget cuts, and institutional resistance without abandoning core mission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Academic Advisor · Academic Counselor · Admissions Counselor · Adult School Counselor · Advisor · Articulation Officer · Assessment Specialist · Career Advisor · Career Coach · Career Consultant · Career Coordinator · Career Counselor
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoringActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationTime ManagementSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingPsychologyAdministrative
Abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasSpeech Recognition
Work styles
EmpathyCooperationDependabilityOptimismSocial OrientationSincerity
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareMedical softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwarePresentation softwareDesktop communications softwareNetwork conferencing softwareComputer based training software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  2. Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
  3. Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
  4. Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
  5. Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
  6. Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  7. Refer students to outside counseling services.
  8. Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
CIP education codes
13.110113.110213.119942.280552.1006

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