Job Description. SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - PA Guidance counselors are expected to display empathy and sound decision-making with great organizational and motivational skills. Guidance Counselor Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in counseling or related (essential). Pennsylvania Certification (Level 1 or Level II) in Counseling * with FBI Clearance, Act 168 Disclosure, Act 126 clearance, and Act 71 Training Certification * 2 years of work experi...