Vocational coordinator vs school counselor

The differences between vocational coordinators and school counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a school counselor has an average salary of $49,904, which is higher than the $41,146 average annual salary of a vocational coordinator.

The top three skills for a vocational coordinator include rehabilitation, mental health and developmental disabilities. The most important skills for a school counselor are mental health, community resources, and crisis intervention.

Vocational coordinator vs school counselor overview

	Vocational Coordinator	School Counselor
Yearly salary	$41,146	$49,904
Hourly rate	$19.78	$23.99
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	24,874	91,275
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Vocational coordinator vs school counselor salary

Vocational coordinators and school counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vocational Coordinator	School Counselor
Average salary	$41,146	$49,904
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $52,000	Between $36,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	The Gow School
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between vocational coordinator and school counselor education

There are a few differences between a vocational coordinator and a school counselor in terms of educational background:

	Vocational Coordinator	School Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Psychology	School Counseling
Most common college	Johns Hopkins University	University of Pennsylvania

Vocational coordinator vs school counselor demographics

Here are the differences between vocational coordinators' and school counselors' demographics:

	Vocational Coordinator	School Counselor
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 31.0% Female, 69.0%	Male, 26.1% Female, 73.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between vocational coordinator and school counselor duties and responsibilities

Vocational coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage all program operation in accordance with HRA and industry regulations, agency policies, and HIPPA guidelines.
Staff liaison with the local school system, attend frequent IEP meetings, and advocate for each resident.
Facilitate vocational/avocational groups and coordinate volunteer program for rehabilitation unit.
Facilitate vocational/avocational groups and coordinate volunteer program for rehabilitation unit.

School counselor example responsibilities.

Manage open houses, recruitment, and conduct interviews for GED student enrollment.
Travel to professional conferences and to visit colleges and universities across the country for professional development.
Attend educational meetings (IEP, IST, CCT, etc . )
Create and implement FBA's.
Complete CPR training and other necessary training classes.
Communicate with DCF in regards to students as needed

Vocational coordinator vs school counselor skills

Common vocational coordinator skills

Rehabilitation, 19%
Mental Health, 12%
Developmental Disabilities, 10%
Mental Illness, 8%
Vocational Assessments, 6%
Community Resources, 5%

Common school counselor skills

Mental Health, 10%
Community Resources, 8%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Professional Development, 5%
Behavioral Issues, 4%
CPR, 4%

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