Role of the School Counselor

What Does an Elementary School Counselor Do?

  • We provide classroom  lessons that focus on the academic, career, and social/emotional development of students

  • We provide short-term individual counseling (short-term) 

  • We facilitate group counseling on various topics with parental permission

  • We respond to student needs in crisis situations

  • We support parents through consultation and referrals to community providers

  • We work closely with teachers to support the educational environment

  • We help to foster a safe and positive school climate

Why Do Parents Contact the School Counselor?

  • Special needs of their child

  • Student crisis situations

  • Academic achievement

  • New school transition

  • Family transitions

  • Issues related to bullying

How is a Student Referred to the School Counselor?

  • Self-referral

  • Teacher, administrator or staff referral

  • Parent referral

  • Counselor observation