(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Job Description
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. |
100
|
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees. |
98
|
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. |
97
|
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals. |
94
|
Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources. |
90
|
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. |
89
|
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools. |
87
|
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. |
81
|
Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services. |
79
|
Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings. |
79
|
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. |
78
|
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning. |
77
|
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
76
|
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met. |
75
|
Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as starting college. |
74
|
Assess needs for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services. |
72
|
Instruct individuals in career development techniques such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. |
71
|
Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work-experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops. |
70
|
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior. |
69
|
Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. |
64
|
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students. |
62
|
Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. |
61
|
Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. |
60
|
Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. |
60
|
Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. |
59
|
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments. |
56
|
Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns. |
55
|
Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs. |
53
|
Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. |
51
|
Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment. |
49
|
Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement. |
48
|
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation. |
41
|
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
72
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
65
|
Thinking Creatively
|
65
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
65
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
63
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
59
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
59
|
Processing Information
|
58
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
56
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
52
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
50
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
49
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
47
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
46
|
Interacting With Computers
|
46
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
32
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
26
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
22
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
18
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
13
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
10
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
9
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|