Elementary Counseling Services - Guidance Department

Goals and Responsibilities of an Elementary School Counselor:

To help students understand themselves
To provide crisis intervention when necessary
To coordinate the efforts of others with those of parents
To help develop personalized programs based on each child’s
strengths, weaknesses, and needs
Helping students perform successfully in school
Helping students build positive self images
Helping students develop better interpersonal skills
Helping students develop good feelings about work, family and society.
their behavior

How does a School Counselor implement these goals?

Group counseling
Individual counseling
Reviewing student records
Consulting about student progress
Observing student behavior
Provide classroom guidance
Facilitating special interest groups for students
Meeting with students and/or their families regarding situations in which the student is experiencing difficulty or is unable to function appropriately
Community Outreach referral