RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 PIETRUK, Witold T1 THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR IN THE VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION SYSTEM JF Trends in education YR 2013 VO 6 IS 1 SP 566 OP 571 UL https://tvv-journal.upol.cz/en/artkey/tvv-201301-0126.php AB The article shows the results of the survey conducted among the third class students attend to junior high schools in Brzeg district (Opole province). The aim of the research was the diagnosis if the professional counselor is needed in junior high schools. There is also shown a role of him in the vocational orientation system, as well as the scale of youth interest of his job and his attitude to planning the youth's educational and vocational path.