Guidance Counselor Jobs in New York

A Guidance Counselor, also known as a School Counselor, plays a crucial role in school administration. They provide support to students, helping them with their academic, career, and emotional development. They often work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that students are getting the help they need. Guidance Counselors also play a role in crisis intervention, working with students who are struggling with issues such as bullying, family problems, or mental health concerns. They may also help with college and career planning, providing information and resources to students as they prepare for life after high school.

A Guidance Counselor should be a good listener and communicator, and should have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. They must also be compassionate and empathetic, with a deep understanding of child psychology and development. A master's degree in school counseling or a related field is typically required, and most states require school counselors to be certified or licensed. Prior to becoming a Guidance Counselor, a person may have roles such as a Teacher, a Social Worker, or a School Psychologist, all of which can provide valuable experience and skills for the counseling role.

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College Guidance Counselor

  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) has an opening for a College Guidance Counselor, who will work with and report to the Director of College Guidance and the Associate Director...

Elementary School Counselor

  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for an anticipated probationary track School Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. ASSIGNMENT: Counseling; 10 months per...

School Social Worker

  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Job Number: TARN... Start Date: 2022-09-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2022-07-01T00:00:00 Description: Sleepy Hollow Middle SchoolSchool Social Worker(Clinical experience, bilingual Spanish speaking...

SY 25-26 Bilingual High School School Counselor

  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Counseling program, possesses a valid School Counselor/Guidance Counselor certification by the State of New York Experienced as a full-time social worker with a minimum of two years with high school...

School Social Worker/School Counselor (Middle school)

  • Inwood, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Inwood, NY
  • 17 hours ago

New York State certification in School Counseling. Deep understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices....

School Counselor

  • Yonkers, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY
  • 17 hours ago

counseling program that addresses academic, emotional, behavioral and social development for all students....

College Counselor (fairport)

  • Fairport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 1 day ago

Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Naviance, and PowerSchool. Required Experience: Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred....

Middle School Guidance Counselor

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Middle School Guidance Counselor Employer The Charter High School for Law and Social Justice Location Bronx, NY, US Salary Competitive categories Employer The Charter High School for Law and Social...

School Social Worker

  • New Paltz, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New Paltz, NY
  • 1 day ago

The Ulster BOCES Instructional Services Department is seeking a licensed/certified School Social Workers for a full-time, 10-month position. Appropriate NYS License, Certification and...

Elementary School Social Worker

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago

The Organization Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse ("diverse by design") K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven schools in...

School Social Worker

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago

School Social Worker Application Deadline 4/12/2025 Position Start Date 9/1/2024 Position Title School Social Worker Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $53,831-$87,942 per...

Anticipated Elementary School Social Worker

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago

Anticipated Elementary School Social Worker Application Deadline 8/31/2025 Position Start Date 9/1/2025 Position Title Anticipated Elementary School Social Worker Required Application Type Teacher...

School Counselor

  • Batavia, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Batavia, NY
  • 2 days ago

School Counselor Batavia CSD 260 State Street Batavia, NY 14020 Certified - Teaching - Guidance/School Counselor Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 04/11/2025 Closing Date 04/28/2025 Please make...

After School Counselor Wyandanch, Long Island

  • Wyandanch, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyandanch, NY
  • 3 days ago

About Us: New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and...

School Counselor

  • West Seneca, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • West Seneca, NY
  • 3 days ago

School Counselor Employer Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School Location West Seneca, NY, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School Location...

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Salary for Guidance Counselor Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Guidance Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Guidance Counselors in New York offer the following education background
Master's Degree
63.2%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
Doctorate Degree
11.1%
Associate's Degree
2.2%
High School or GED
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Guidance Counselors in New York
None
27.5%
1-2 years
24.5%
Less than 1 year
24.0%
2-4 years
24.0%



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