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School Counselor's Role
We are vital members of the education team. We help students in the areas of academic achievement, career and social/emotional development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. We spend most of our time in direct service to our students. Our duties are focused on the overall delivery of the total program through school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services.
Possible Duties of the School Counselor
Individual School Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Classroom social and emotional lessons
Character Education Lead
504 Coordinator
McKinney-Vento Liaison
MTSS Behavior Facilitator
And more..
School Psychologist’s Role
School psychologists are unique members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. We apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. We provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other student services members (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.
Possible Duties of the School Psychologist
School wide, targeted group, and individual academic/behavioral/mental health support and interventions
Data-based decision making support
Exceptional Children’s and Section 504 psycho-educational evaluations
Individual and Small Group Counseling
Teacher and parent consultation and support
And more…
School Social Worker's Role
School social workers link the home, school, and community and provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success.
School social workers reduce or eliminate barriers to student achievement by targeting four major areas of focus via the social work service delivery model. The areas of focus include: Assessment, Dropout Prevention (which includes attendance and truancy), McKinney-Vento Services and Crisis Intervention.
Possible Duties of the School Social Worker:
Attendance
Crisis Intervention
Bullying Prevention
Individual/ Group Counseling
Community referrals
MCV support
Conflict Resolution
And more...
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