School Counselor Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a School Counselor:

  • MA degree in School Counseling
  • X years of experience as a School Counselor or similar role
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to focus on the needs of students
  • Knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Sound judgement and emotional intelligence
  • Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of School Counselor skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific School Counselor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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