What does an Elementary Counselor do?

The School Counselor:

• serves all the students at a school and helps them be their best.
• can facilitate classroom lessons aligned with state standards.
• consults with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• provides materials to teachers and parents on topics related to the guidance and counseling standards when needed.
• connects families with school and community resources.
• talks with students who have a problem they'd like help to solve or have something on their mind they'd like to talk about.
• visits with students who could use care and support from an extra adult.
• counsels students in small groups built around shared needs.
• counsels students individually.
• teaches social skills and coping skills.