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Job Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 21-1012.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,620.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 260,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors”.

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Tasks for “Extension Course Counselor”

Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.
Provide students with information on topics, such as as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation.
Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
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 students and their resource needs.

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