Elementary School Counselor - What Does a School Counselor Do Anyway?
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Counselors Meet with Students to:
*Teach personal/social skills
*Problem solve issues of concern
*Provide support when dealing with personal problems
*Create a plan for academic success
*Begin career exploration and explore job-related skills and careers
*Listen
Counselors meet with Parents/Guardians to:
*Provide support for parents seeking help
*Provide information regarding available community resources
*Share information about their child within the boundaries of the counselor’s professional ethics
*Review student academic performance
Counselors consult with school staff and other professionals to:
*Help identify and assist students with academic difficulties
*Assist staff in teaching curriculum in the domains of developmental counseling
*Make referrals to community agencies when
necessary