According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools. | 92% |
| 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. | 90% |
| Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals. | 89% |
| Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. | 88% |
| Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning. | 87% |
| Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation. | 85% |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. | 85% |
| Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. | 84% |
| Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. | 81% |
| Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. | 81% |
| Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. | 80% |
| Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments. | 80% |
| Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met. | 79% |
| Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. | 78% |
| Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops. | 76% |
| Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college. | 75% |
| Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources. | 75% |
| Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services. | 75% |
| Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings. | 74% |
| Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. | 74% |
| Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior. | 73% |
| Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services. | 72% |
| Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. | 72% |
| Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees. | 72% |
| Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs. | 71% |
| Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. | 71% |
| Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. | 71% |
| Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities. | 69% |
| Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students. | 68% |
| Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. | 67% |
| Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns. | 66% |
| Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement. | 63% |
| Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment. | 62% |
| Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. | 61% |
