Role of the School Counselor
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What does the school counselor do?
As a school counselor, I perform various roles that all work towards promoting positive development in academic, college/career, and social-emotional domains for all students. Some of the direct services I provide include school assemblies, classroom lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling.
Other Roles/Services
Parent Support
- Parent Presentations
- Individual consultations
Teacher/Staff Support
- Collaboration/Consultation
- Professional Development Presentations
Member of School Committees
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support)
- Leadership Team
- MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support)
- Safety
Student Services and Intervention Support
- CST (Coordination of Services Team)
- SST (Student Success Team)
- Section 504 Service Plans
- IEP (Individualized Education Plan) as needed
Student Observations
- In Classroom
- In Common Areas (recess, cafeteria, etc.)
Student Activities
- Student Leadership
- Kindness Club
- Recess/Lunch Bunch
Respond to school crises or emergency situations
Topics
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- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Coping Skills
- Divorce/Changing Families
- Emotion Management
- Friendship Skills
- Goal Setting
- Grief/Loss
- Growth Mindset
- Increase Positive Behavior
- Mindfulness
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Self-Esteem
- Social Skills
- And More...