Roles & Responsibilities of a Professional school counselor
school guidance curriculum
Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
Goal setting and decision-making
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Education on understanding self and others
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Substance abuse education
Multicultural/diversity awareness
individual student planning
Academic planning
Goal setting/decision- making
Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Transition plans
responsive services
Individual and small-group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
system support
Professional development
Consultation, collaboration and teaming
Program management and operation
Elementary School Counselors collaborate with the following and regarding:
Parents/Family: Parent education, Communication/networking, Academic planning, College/career awareness programs, One-on-one parent conferencing, Interpretation of assessment results
Teachers: Classroom guidance activities, Academic support, including learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically, Classroom speakers, At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success
Administrators: School climate, Behavioral management plans, School-wide needs assessments, Student data and results, Student assistance team building
Students: Peer education, Peer support, Academic support, School climate, Leadership development, Community/Job shadowing, service learning, Crisis interventions, Referrals, Support groups, College and Career education
year at a glance
Ongoing Activities
Skyward updates
Attendance phone calls
Behavior MTSS meetings
Monthly Newsletter for Parents
Monthly Newsletter for Staff
Friday/Weekend food distribution from local churches
Update Campus Counseling Webpage as needed
Direct Student Services: Individual Planning & Responsive Services & System Support (e.g. small groups, parent communication, etc.)
Review & Respond to Gaggle Alerts
Complete the District Data Collection Form for Counselor/LCSW/LSSP (when necessary)
Time tracker log
Attend 504 Meetings upon request
Investigate Bullying Allegations & Follow District & Campus Protocol
Provide Attendance Support (Complete Target 5 Data)
Host School Counseling Advisory Council meetings
Provide Behavior Support
Participate in district crisis team as needed
Report Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect to CPS (when necessary)
Purposefull People Lesson & Guidance Planning
Attend weekly Campus Admin/Leadership and/or DLL Meetings
Support staff wellness
July:
GCISD Elementary School PLC - July 26
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - July 25
Complete Required District FLEX Trainings
Complete Required Open-Enrollment District Benefits Selections
Master Schedules in Skyward
August:
Nuts & Bolts Campus Training for Staff (Professional Development Day)
Skyward Master Schedule
Purposefull People Theme: Empathy
School Supply Distribution (Back to School Fair/as needed on campus)
Meet the Teacher campus event
Campus professional development
Counselor professional development: Master Schedule Training, PLC - planning
September:
GCISD College & Career Night (High Schools) - community event
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Sept. 18
Guidance Theme: Kindness/Kindness
Mentor/PAL/BBBS programs: student pairings meet with mentor groups
National College Colors Day September 1
October:
Red Ribbon Week- campus-wide
“Unity Day” - campus-wide
“Stomp Out Bullying” - campus-wide
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Oct. 12
LSSSCA Conference (optional)
Guidance Theme: Respect
Bully Awareness Month
November:
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Nov. 7
Guidance Theme: Gratitude
Holiday Help: Food Drive/GRACE Christmas Cottage
December:
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Dec. 7
Guidance Theme: Cooperation
Holiday Help: Food drive/GRACE Christmas Cottage
GCISD Health & Wellness Expo
January:
Play it Safe (PK-5th)
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Jan. 3
Guidance Theme: Perseverance
Begin 5th to 6th grade transition (e.g. fifth grade teacher meeting with district, begin AVID nominations, etc.)
February:
School Counselor Awareness/Appreciation
“Random Acts of Kindness” Day - campus-wide
5th to 6th Grade “Showcase” Night
Middle School Counselors Visit Elementary Schools in Feeder Pattern
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Feb. 19
TSCA Conference (optional)
Guidance Theme: Honesty
5th Grade Parent Meeting about Middle School
March:
Finalize Course Selections for 5th to 6th grade transition
AVID Ambassador visits to each elementary campus
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - March 21
Guidance Theme: Respect
April:
Host AVID applicant interviews with zoned middle school
Support STAAR testing
Guidance Theme: Courage
May:
Grade-level Award Ceremonies
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - May Guidance Theme: Creativity
College, Career, and Military Awareness campus event
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