Secondary School Counselor Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Secondary School Counselor make in Washington, DC? The average Secondary School Counselor salary in Washington, DC is $71,530 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,127 and $82,534. 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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Career Coach (High School Counselor)

Acceleration Academies - North Las Vegas , NV

School Counseling credential REQUIRED * Background Check: Demonstration of a clear state and ... Develop and monitor post-secondary plans for each GC to support their success in life beyond ...

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COLLEGE COUNSELOR - MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL 2024 - 2025

VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER - Dublin , CA

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS is located in Dublin, California, just 45 minutes due east of San ... secondary services * Write individual counselor recommendations * Review students' college ...

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Associate Director of College Counseling

The College Preparatory School - Oakland , CA

The College Preparatory School Associate Director of College Counseling Location: Oakland ... post-secondary planning. * Maintain accurate records of student academic profiles, college ...

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Counseling and Mental Health Trainee Intern

Envision Education - Bodega Bay , CA

... the primary and secondary tier of intervention (i.e., primary and secondary pre-referral ... The following represents Envision Schools' vision for 21st-century skills, character traits, and ...

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Admission Counselor

St. Mary's University - San Antonio , TX

... guidance counselors, and evaluation of applications for admission. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ... Visits secondary schools, community colleges and other educational institutions within assigned ...

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CORPORATE/TAX LEGAL COUNSEL

Pathway Capital Management - Irvine , CA

Private market limited partnership agreements relating to primary and secondary investments in ... JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials. State Bar of California member ...

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What does a Secondary School Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Secondary School Counselor

Works with parent groups in order to assist them in improving their parental skills and serve as discussion leader for other topics of interest.

August 31, 2022

Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

November 26, 2022

Collaborate with Campus Directors to plan and coordinate parent and community informational meetings regarding dual credit opportunities, advanced academics, etc.

December 28, 2022

Consults and coordinates with in-district and community agencies, school psychologists, nurses, administrators, community-based psychologists, service agencies and physicians in meeting the special needs of students with severe problems.

February 08, 2023

Provides students with individual, small group counseling and crisis intervention to promote healthy academic, career, social, and/or emotional development and adjustment.

April 07, 2023

Attends and participates in all of the district Counselor professional development activities.

April 18, 2023

Develops partnerships with non-district personnel and institutions of higher learning to augment the resources available to students through the school transition program including, but not limited to, dual credit opportunities, institutions of higher education, college/career fairs, and financial aid events.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Secondary School Counselor in Washington, DC

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What is the average salary for Secondary School Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Secondary School Counselor in Washington, DC. The base salary for Secondary School Counselor ranges from $62,127 to $82,534 with the average base salary of $71,530. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,127 to $82,534 with the average total cash compensation of $71,530.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,530	$62,127 - $82,534
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$71,530	$62,127 - $82,534

* 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.

Secondary School Counselor Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,138 - $82,549	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,138 - $82,549	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,138 - $82,549	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,007 - $82,375	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,138 - $82,549	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,138 - $82,549	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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