School Counseling Jobs in Ohio

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School Counseling Jobs in Ohio

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• If you are currently practicing as a school
  counselor in another state and you are thinking
  of moving to Ohio, you might be wondering if you
  are going to qualify for school counseling jobs
  in Ohio.

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• Granted that most states, including Ohio, have
  pretty much similar educational requirements,
  which is at least a Masters degree in a
  state-approved counseling program. However, the
  difference lies in the experience.

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• Most states does not require relevant working
  experience prior to being employed as a school
  counselor however the Buckeye State does it
  differently. The state of Ohio requires that an
  individual must have at least 600 hours contact
  within a school setting of grades K-12. This only
  counts the hours that a counselor sits with a
  student and nothing more.

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• The state also requires at least one year
  training under the supervision of a license
  school counselor or at least two years of
  teaching experience under a provisional, standard
  or professional teaching certificate or license.
  If you are a practicing schoolcounselor from
  another state, Ohio regulation requires that you
  should be practicing for at least three years
  prior to being allowed to continue your
  profession within the state jurisdiction.

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• If you find that you dont fall under any of the
  aforementioned criteria then you might be
  required to take the necessary examination,
  either the National Teachers Examination (NTE) or
  Praxis II, to qualify for an Ohio counseling
  license. The test that will given to the
  applicant will depend on the program that he or
  she completed.

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• The state also requires background check and a
  recommendation from the dean of education or the
  head of the institutions counseling program
  prior to being granted a certification to
  practice.

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• The high unemployment rate can really be downer
  and one cant help but wonder what the
  opportunities are for school counseling jobs in
  Ohio.

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• While although school counseling in Ohio is not
  mandated by the American School Counselor
  Association, the state does have a constant need
  for qualified school counselors.

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• Moreover, you can join various local
  professional organizations like the Ohio School
  Counselor Association wherein various job
  openings and postings can be found including
  opportunities for further studies and training.
  These organizations also offer workshops and
  scholarships to help its members develop and
  improve their skills.

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• Universities and corporations are also a great
  opportunities to seek employment since adults
  likewise need the same guidance and support that
  children and teenagers need. Non-profit
  organizations and hospitals also have a constant
  need for counselors especially for those who are
  experiencing a great deal of crisis or trauma.

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• The local community is also another great
  opportunities to help people in need have their
  shot at success. Lets face it, Ohio has a K-12
  dropout rate of 30 percent in 1997, can you guess
  the current dropout rate?

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• Actually, the government has done a lot to
  improve the current public school system and more
  and more Americans are educated compared to 15
  years ago. However, the disparity lies in the
  schools with the most number of dropouts like
  Cleveland Metropolitan and Columbus City in which
  they average around 30 percent dropouts between
  the two districts alone.

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• A vigilant school counselor or community
  counselor can spell a big difference in these
  students lives and their families as well.
  Studies have shown that the primary reasons these
  children dropout of school are
• that they did not like school
• that they didnt get along with the teachers
• that they were failing their classes or couldnt
  keep up with the school work

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• The reasons can be addressed with ample and
  regular guidance or help from a school or
  community counselors and it is as great
  opportunity as any to make a difference in a
  childs life today.

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• The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that a
  school counselor or community counselor earn an
  average of 41,000 to 53,000 annually. However,
  the salary will vary depending on the school
  counseling jobs in Ohio that you signed up for
  like whether you work as elementary or secondary
  school counselor. If you are keen on making a lot
  of money right away, you can also look into going
  into the corporate world to practice.

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• The truth is, you have a lot of avenue to
  actually make a difference in someone elses
  life. There are a lot of people who need
  guidance but dont know where to go. Do not let
  the salary solely dictate your decision in taking
  on school counseling jobs in Ohio.

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School Counseling Jobs in Ohio

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