Job Descriptions-Counselors
Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. They 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. (ASCA, https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/careers-roles)
BRIEF SUMMARY
Today’s school counselors are vital members of the education team. They 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. (ASCA, https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/careers-roles)
KEY POINTS
- As determined by the Indiana Department of Education, the role and primary function of a School Counselor is to develop, manage, and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program, to provide educational, career and student assistance services as defined and required in 511 IAC-4-1.5, and to advocate for systemic change, reducing barriers to learning and increasing success for all students.
RESOURCES
- Indiana School Counselor Job Description (IDOE)
- General School Counselor Job Description (ISCA)
- The Role of the School Counselor (ASCA)
- Appropriate Activities for School Counselors (ASCA)
- Perkins Career Preparation Specialist Job Description (example)
- Career Pathways Counselor Job Description (example)
- High School Counselor Job Description
SHARED WISDOM
- (Added 8/24/23 Aaron Munson, Indianapolis Public Schools): School Counselor, Social Worker, Community Mental Health – Division of Duties
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