Guidance Counselors for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Doctorate
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
- Fairfax County Public Schools
The Stepping Stones Group
Fairfax County Government
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Guidance Counselor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $75,732 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,994 – $84,350 yearly
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School Counselor
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
School Counseling CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSupplemental Security Income (SSI)Skills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCareer Counselor/ Workforce Development Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementTeachingMiddle School Counselor & McKinney-Vento Liaison
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationLGSWLMSWDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills504 Plan DevelopmentSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in EducationVocational & Workforce Development Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHelp DeskPrincipal Consultant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
LGSWCounseling CertificationNCCLGPCSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsBehavioral Therapist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementApplied Behavior AnalysisBehavior Analysis
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What's the average time to fill a guidance counselor role?
The average time to fill a guidance counselor role is 18 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guidance counselors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guidance counselor include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guidance counselors?
Common licenses or certifications for guidance counselors include: Driver's License, Counseling Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guidance counselors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guidance counselors include: mental health counselor, school counselor and career counselor/ workforce development specialist.
What level of education is common for a guidance counselor?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a guidance counselor in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guidance counselor?
Most guidance counselors have 17 years of professional experience.
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