Role & responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of a school counselor are diverse and play a crucial part in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Here’s an overview:

• • Academic Guidance:
  • Assist students in academic planning, course selection, and career exploration.
  • Provide guidance on study skills, time management, and effective learning strategies.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to address academic concerns and implement interventions.
  • Personal and Social Development:
  • Offer counseling services to address personal and social issues affecting students.
  • Promote positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution skills.
  • Conduct group sessions on topics like bullying prevention, peer relationships, and self-esteem.
  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development:
  • Collaborate with other facilitators to assess and identify students with special needs.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Crisis Intervention:
  • Respond to crises such as grief, trauma, or emergencies affecting students.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a supportive and safe environment.
  • Implement crisis management strategies and provide emotional support.
  • Collaboration and Consultation:
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs.
  • Attend meetings such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to contribute to the development of plans for students with special needs.
  • Work with community resources to enhance support services.
  • Advocacy:
  • Work towards creating a positive and inclusive school environment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address systemic issues affecting students.
  • Professional Development:
    Stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in counseling.
  • Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality.
  • Data Analysis and Evaluation:
  • Use data to assess the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
  • Continuously evaluate and adjust strategies to meet the evolving needs of students.
  • Provide reports and recommendations to school administrators.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Background:

• • Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field for counseling responsibilities.
  • Special Education certification or relevant degree for special education responsibilities.

• • Experience:
    Prior experience working as a school counselor, preferably in an educational setting that includes students with diverse learning needs.
  • Experience as a special educator, with a focus on individualized instruction and support.

• • Strong Counseling Skills:
    Proficient in individual and group counseling techniques.
  • Ability to address social, emotional, and academic concerns of students.

• • Assessment and Intervention Skills:
  • Experience in conducting assessments to identify academic and emotional needs.
  • Ability to develop and implement intervention plans for students with diverse abilities.

• • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey information about students’ progress and needs.

• • Adaptability:
  • Ability to adapt counseling and teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of individual students.
  • Flexibility in managing the dual responsibilities of counseling and special education.

• • Tech Savvy:
    Familiarity with assistive technologies and tools to support students with special needs.
  • Comfortable integrating technology into counseling and teaching practices.