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

  • Teacher
  • Teacher Advisor
  • Professor

  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
  • Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  • Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.