Hard Skills

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• College readiness planning
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Student needs assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Behavioral intervention
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) support
• 504 plan coordination
• Student intervention plans
• Conflict resolution
• Restorative practices
• Classroom guidance lessons
• College and career readiness curriculum
• Transition planning
• Post-secondary planning
• Attendance improvement strategies
• Behavior management strategies

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Active listening
• Cultural competency
• Relationship building
• Student advocacy
• Collaboration with staff and families
• Conflict de-escalation
• Problem-solving
• Ethical decision-making
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Communication skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Teamwork

Technical Proficiencies

• Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Naviance
• Parchment / eTranscript systems
• Google Workspace for Education
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data tracking and reporting
• Progress monitoring tools
• Virtual counseling platforms
• Online scheduling tools
• Learning management systems (LMS)

Industry Certifications & Frameworks

• State School Counselor Certification
• Professional School Counselor License
• ASCA National Model implementation
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA) membership
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Trauma-informed practices
• Mental health first aid training
• Suicide prevention training
• FERPA compliance

Action Verbs

• Counseled
• Advised
• Advocated
• Assessed
• Coordinated
• Facilitated
• Implemented
• Developed
• Collaborated
• Intervened
• Mediated
• Guided
• Monitored
• Supported
• Educated