School and Career Counselors

How AI is changing school and career counselors work

10 of 19 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 53%. 3 newer tasks are not in the data yet and left out.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Instruct individuals in career development techniques (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Counsel students regarding educational issues (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Review transcripts to make sure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Refer students to outside counseling services (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Assess needs for assistance (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives — some recorded AI use
• Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health — some recorded AI use
• Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students — some recorded AI use
• Talk with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs — some recorded AI use
• Sponsor extracurricular activities — some recorded AI use
• Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals — no recorded AI use
• Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence — no recorded AI use
• Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities — too new for the AI data
• Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior — no recorded AI use
• Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns — no recorded AI use
• Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment — no recorded AI use
• Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs — too new for the AI data
• Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Instruct individuals in career development techniques”. Try the prompt for: “Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations”.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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