Education Counselor Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does an Education Counselor make in Des Moines, IA? The average Education Counselor salary in Des Moines, IA is $73,039 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $68,058 and $80,941. Salary ranges 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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ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COLLEGE COUNSELOR - MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL 2024 - 2025

VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER - Dublin , CA

... Christian Education for preschool through grade 12. Valley Christian Schools are a close-knit ... Write individual counselor recommendations * Review students' college applications * Provide ...

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Counselor

Envision Education - Bodega Bay , CA

Envision Education seeks School Counselors for the 2024-2025 School Year, starting in August 2024. Reporting to the school Principal, the Counselor will sustain a safe, college-going culture for ...

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Educational Opportunity Program Counselor (Student Services Professional III)

California State University, Fullerton - Fullerton , CA

... future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and ... The EOP Counselor provides a wide variety of retention, and professional activities such as ...

ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago

School Counselor

Sinai Akiba Academy - Los Angeles , CA

The Counselor will serve as a key member of the K-8th grade administrative and educational teams as a member of the Student Services Department. The Counselor will participate in regular ...

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Primary Substance Abuse Counselor (Casa Raphael)

Alpha Project for the Homeless - Vista , CA

Coordinate ancillary services (dual diagnosis counseling, vocational training, continued education, social/recreational activities, etc.) to meet resident needs and treatment goals. Administration

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School Counselor

Exceptional Childrens Foundation - Culver City , CA

Title: School Counselor Reports to: School Counseling Program Supervisor Department: School ... Qualifications Education/Licenses/Certifications: Master's degree social work, or marriage and ...

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What does an Education Counselor do?

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Required for delivering curriculum in an online environment.

October 10, 2022

Assist transitioning Service members with education and occupational goal establishment education plan development, capability and needs assessment administration/interpretation, the school admissions and application process, and eligibility determination of veteran education benefits.

March 12, 2023

Communicates effectively with students, professional staff, parents, and community in a positive manner.

March 12, 2023

Works to continuously improve the curriculum, instructional delivery, and assessment of all program requirements in accordance with current accreditation requirements (CACREP, ISBE, HLC, and NCATE) and potential accreditation requirements that may be considered in the future.

March 20, 2023

Participates in the design development and continuous improvement of courses and course materials including course plans, objectives, and outcomes, teaching aids, competency based assessments, and authentic assessment tools.

March 21, 2023

Understanding and demonstrated application and implementation of the multicultural and social justice competencies in counseling.

April 05, 2023

Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, including but not limited to students of color, individuals who are non-native English speakers, individuals with pre-college academic skills, first generation college students, and individuals experiencing disability.

April 10, 2023

Consults with school administrators, faculty, and other special service personnel relative to the curricular offering which meet the abilities, interests, and needs of students.

May 03, 2023

Attend provided/necessary trainings and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.

May 09, 2023

Develops and implements effective counseling techniques with individual and/or groups of students receiving special education services to provide assistance in meeting academic and social needs.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Education Counselor in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Education Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Education Counselor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Education Counselor ranges from $68,058 to $80,941 with the average base salary of $73,039. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,058 to $80,941 with the average total cash compensation of $73,039.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,039	$68,058 - $80,941
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$73,039	$68,058 - $80,941

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Education Counselor Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,757 - $80,584	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,757 - $80,584	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,126 - $79,833	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,256 - $75,231	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,799 - $75,876	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,131 - $79,839	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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