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ATS Keywords for School Counselor Resumes

School counselor resumes need to balance clinical/mental-health credibility with academic advising experience — districts look for evidence you can handle both crisis situations and college/career planning.

Hard Skills

Individual & Group CounselingCrisis InterventionAcademic/College AdvisingIEP/504 CoordinationBehavioral Intervention PlansSocial-Emotional Learning

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityMulti-stakeholder Communication (Students, Parents, Teachers)De-escalation

Tools & Certifications

School Counseling License/CertificationASCA National Model TrainingNaviance/College Board ToolsMental Health First Aid

How to use these keywords

  • State your counseling license and any specialized training (crisis intervention, ASCA Model) near the top — it's the primary filter.
  • Describe caseload size if substantial — it signals the scale of responsibility districts are evaluating.
  • Mention specific outcome work (college acceptance rates, intervention success) where you can speak to it without breaching confidentiality.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I discuss sensitive student situations on a resume?

Describe your role and process generally ("provided crisis intervention support for at-risk students") without specific, identifiable details.

Is ASCA Model training worth listing if I haven't completed full certification?

Yes, list any completed modules or training explicitly — partial ASCA training is still a meaningful, searchable credential.