School Counselor
Job Requirements:
- master’s degree or higher in school counseling or the substantial equivalent
- meet the state certification/licensure standards
- uphold the ethical and professional standards of professional counseling associations
- promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: foundation, delivery, management and accountability
- Continuing education requirement of 180 hours every 5 years
Job Description:
- implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement
- employed in elementary, middle/junior high and high schools and in district supervisory, counselor education and post-secondary settings
- work is differentiated by attention to developmental stages of student growth, including the needs, tasks and student interests related to those stages
- help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow
- maximize student achievement by incorporating leadership, advocacy and collaboration
- professional school counselors promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students
- support a safe learning environment and work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community
- collaborating with other stakeholders to promote student achievement,
- address the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are a part of a comprehensive school counseling program
(The above information was taken from the American School Counselor Association's website http://www.schoolcounselor.org/)