How much does a Guidance Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Guidance Counselor in the United States is $87 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71 and $105. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School - Gary , IN
The Academic Counselor will be dedicated to achieving high graduation rates and development of post secondary plans that include college acceptance or identified career pathways right out of high ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Phalen Leadership Academies - Gary , IN
As a School Counselor at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will plan and provide appropriate ... Conduct classroom guidance activities * Collaborate with teachers on students of concern * Review ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Gestalt Community Schools - Memphis , TN
The Middle School Counselor is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a ... Preventative and Responsive Services • Designs, implements, and assesses the guidance curriculum ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago
The Guidance Counselor works with students on vocational and career development and on personal and social growth activities. The Guidance Counselor is expected to work cooperatively with the ...
ZipRecruiter - 73 days ago
Lynden Christian School - Lynden , WA
Lynden Christian High School has a part-time guidance counselor position for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualified candidates must have a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 77 days ago
Remains readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. * Works with students on an individual ...
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Skills associated with Guidance Counselor: Counseling, Planning, Community

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