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Occupation information matching elementary school teachers
21-1012.00   Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Elementary School Counselor
School Adjustment Counselor
School Counselor
School Guidance Counselor
School Psychologist
Teacher
Teacher Advisor
Adult School Counselor
High School Counselor
High School Guidance Counselor
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
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.
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
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.
Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
Detailed Work Activities
Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.