School Counselor
Love helping people set goals and figure out their next step?
School counselors support students with academic planning, career exploration, personal growth, and preparing for life after high school. They help students discover their strengths, make plans, and navigate challenges along the way.
Your impact: Help students discover their strengths, plan their future, and reach their goals.
Could this be me?
You might enjoy being a school counselor if you:
- Like listening and helping people
- Are someone others come to for advice
- Enjoy building relationships
- Are a good problem solver
- Care about helping people reach their goals
- Can keep information confidential and handle sensitive situations
- Enjoy working with people of different backgrounds and experiences
What would my day look like?
Every day can look different! A school counselor might:
- Meet one-on-one with students
- Help a student create a graduation or academic plan
- Talk with students about college, careers, or technical programs
- Lead classroom lessons or small groups
- Help students navigate personal or school-related challenges
- Connect students and families with community resources
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families
- Help students develop social-emotional and life skills
How do I get there?
High School → Bachelor's Degree → Master's Degree in Counseling → Florida Certification → School Counselor
Students interested in this career can start exploring it now through courses and experiences involving psychology, human services, education, leadership, communication, and working with others.