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name: educational-counsellor
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'educational counsellor' (also: student advisor, student guidance counsellor, education counsellor, counsellor in education institution, childrens' counsellor, vocational school counsellor). Use when the user asks for typical educational counsellor work such as: Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.; Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.; Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse."
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# Educational Counsellor
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Educational counsellors provide practical and emotional support to students in a educational institution, either in small groups, classrooms, or individually. They function as an accessible school official whom students may contact for a wide variety of issues. Educational counsellors may provide advice on personal problems such as social integration and behavioural issues, and on school-related matters such as composing adequate curriculum schedules, discussing test scores, and informing students on further education options. They may work closely with a school social worker and/or school psychologist and make referrals to other support services if necessary.
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## Core workflow
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1. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
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2. Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
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3. Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
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4. Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
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5. Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
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6. Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
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7. Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
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8. Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- adolescent psychological development
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- client-centred counselling
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- communicate about youth's well-being
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- communicate with youth
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- consult student's support system
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- counsel students
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- counselling methods
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- crisis intervention
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- identify education needs
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- learning difficulties
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- learning needs analysis
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- liaise with educational institutions
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- liaise with educational staff
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- listen actively
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- monitor educational developments
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## Hot technologies
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Zoom
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- Microsoft Word
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## Hot technologies
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Top tools from 38 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-11):
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- Microsoft Excel — 11 %
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- Microsoft Word — 11 %
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- Microsoft PowerPoint — 8 %
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---
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2412bbb1-29ca-4e17-a2b8-70694f0cb14f), O*NET 30.3 (19-3034.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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