What does an Elementary Guidance
Counselor do?
The most important
role of the Elementary Counselor is to be
Help students focus on academic, personal/social and
career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead
fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
(ASCA
National Standards).
WHAT DOES AN ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR
DO?
- Works with individuals, groups of students
and parents.
- Provides parent education in both individual and
lecture settings.
- Provides crisis intervention for children
faced with stressful events such as divorce, abuse, death, family breakdown,
suicidal thoughts, peer problems, etc.
- Provides guidance lessons on topics such as problem
solving, self-esteem, coping strategies, social skills training, teamwork,
anger management, conflict resolution and character
education.
- Provides small group counseling on topics such as
anger management, and social skills.
- Assists parents in making use of community
resources.
- Consults with school staff and pupil appraisal to assist
students.
- Assists teachers in providing the best possible
learning environment for the student.
- Serves as a member on 504, School Building
Level Committee, and Crisis committee.
Student, Parent, Teacher and Community Resources
