About this career
Educational counsellors provide practical and emotional support to students in a educational institution, either in small groups, classrooms, or individually. They function as an accessible school official whom students may contact for a wide variety of issues. Educational counsellors may provide advice on personal problems such as social integration and behavioural issues, and on school-related matters such as composing adequate curriculum schedules, discussing test scores, and informing students on further education options. They may work closely with a school social worker and/or school psychologist and make referrals to other support services if necessary.
Essential skills
communicate about youth's well-being
communicate with youth
consult student's support system
counsel students
identify education needs
liaise with educational institutions
liaise with educational staff
listen actively
monitor educational developments
monitor student's behaviour
perform educational testing
support children's wellbeing
tackle issues that block academic progress
use psychoeducation
Required knowledge
adolescent psychological development
client-centred counselling
counselling methods
crisis intervention
learning difficulties
learning needs analysis
Additional skills
advise on learning methods
apply crisis intervention
assist in the organisation of school events
assist students in their learning
conduct educational activities
cooperate with education professionals
establish educational network
guarantee students' safety
inspect education institutions
liaise with educational support staff
maintain relations with children's parents
oversee extra-curricular activities
provide career counselling
provide information on education financing
provide information on study programmes
show consideration for student's situation
work in vocational school
adult education
assessment processes
behavioural disorders
community education
developmental psychology
education law
post-secondary school procedures
primary school procedures
psychological counselling methods
psychology
school psychology
secondary school procedures
Also known as
school counsellor
education counsellor
training adviser
educational counselor
student advisor
high-school counsellor
student guidance counsellor
childrens' counsellor
student services coordinator
counsellor in education institution
counselling student advisor
student counsellor
study adviser
vocational school counsellor
guidance counsellor
student adviser
study coordinator
counsellor in school
education institution counsellor
