School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access to education and equity for all students. We do this work by designing and delivering a schoolwide, comprehensive school counseling program built on the unique needs and voice of the community.

Some responsibilities include:  

• Help with academic achievement strategies

• Help with transitions (elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school). 

• Classroom counseling lesson instruction

• Self-management skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal skill building

• Life skills building

• Planning for high school, postsecondary options, and career exploration/readiness

• Short-term individual counseling

• Small group counseling

• Referrals for long-term counseling support

• Collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community partners

• Plan and support school-wide events

• Participate in school-wide teams

• School transitions: elementary to middle school & middle school to high school