How do they match: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Child Guidance Counselor
  • Special Services Supervisor
  • Assessment Specialist
  • Career Developer
  • Career Development Specialist
  • Career Development Consultant
  • Career Development Counselor
  • Career Development Director
  • Career Development Facilitator
  • Career Transition Specialist
  • Employment Specialist
  • Employment Training Specialist
  • Financial Services Specialist
  • Housing Specialist
  • Job Developer
  • Offender Employment Specialist
  • Offender Job Retention Specialist
  • Offender Workforce Development Specialist
  • Offender Workforce Development Program Manager
  • Scheduling Specialist
  • Student Development Advisor
  • Transition Specialist

  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • 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.
  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

  • Develop educational policies.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.