Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors: 
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Education and Training |
| Indiana Average Salary | $55,827.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 22 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 982 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.47 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 4,810 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 9.78 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Organization
Professionalism
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Integrity
Conflict Management
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Creativity
Initiative
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Intellectual Risk-taking
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Organization
Professionalism
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Integrity
Conflict Management
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Creativity
Initiative
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Intellectual Risk-taking
Adaptability
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Training and Teaching Others
Develop educational assessment materials
Adapt course of study to meet student needs
Evaluate students for needs, skills, or educational potential
Develop training evaluation procedures
Select teaching materials
Select method of instruction
Coordinate educational content
Develop educational and instructional programs
Establish educational, instructional, or training policies, procedures, or standards
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Determine student learning levels
Monitor student progress
Determine student problems
Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services
Identify training needs
Evaluate student performance
Teach behavior modification techniques
Teach secondary or post-secondary courses
Teach work-related or interest-based courses
Lead classes or community events
Train staff members in social services skills
Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families
Teach parenting techniques
Organize educational material or ideas
Prepare educational or training related reports or presentations
Apply early childhood education techniques
Adapt course of study to meet student needs
Evaluate students for needs, skills, or educational potential
Develop training evaluation procedures
Select teaching materials
Select method of instruction
Coordinate educational content
Develop educational and instructional programs
Establish educational, instructional, or training policies, procedures, or standards
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Determine student learning levels
Monitor student progress
Determine student problems
Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services
Identify training needs
Evaluate student performance
Teach behavior modification techniques
Teach secondary or post-secondary courses
Teach work-related or interest-based courses
Lead classes or community events
Train staff members in social services skills
Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families
Teach parenting techniques
Organize educational material or ideas
Prepare educational or training related reports or presentations
Apply early childhood education techniques
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Related Licensing Requirements
School Services Standard License-Counselor (18-0000000030)
The Indiana Professional Standards Board is the state agency responsible for the licensing of school counselors in the state of Indiana. School Services Standard License - Counselor. To be qualified for the School Services Standard License-Counselor, candidates must have: One (1) of the following professional experiences: Two (2) years of creditable teaching experience; A valid out-of state school counseling license and one (1) year of experience as a school counselor in another state. A minimum of one (1) year of school counseling internship in a school setting under the supervision of an institution of higher education that has been approved for training school counselors. A master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution with 30 semester hours in counseling and guidance at the graduate level. Knowledge or competencies in the following core areas of study: Counseling theory; Human growth and development; Social and cultural foundations; The helping relationship; Group dynamics, processing, and counseling; Lifestyle and career development.
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
