The job of a school counselor is not an easy task. You should
have the honest desire to help children and inspire confidence
along with trust and respect. As a counselor you will work with
a lot of diverse individuals and families. Children with
handicaps or special needs, families with abuse, or children
whose family has multiple needs are just a few examples of how
you will help. You will provide students with life skills that
will enable them to deal with problems before they get worse.
You need to be physically and emotionally able to handle
yourself. Every state has different requirements for becoming a
school counselor. However, you will need a master’s degree in
order to gain employment in this field. Some states even require
you to hold not only a counseling certificate but a teaching
certificate as well. You will be required to get a license to
practice. Individual schools may require you to have interned or
had clinical experience before hiring you. And some schools may
give ongoing training to a sc