School Counseling Services

What Does A School Counselor Do?

• Individual Counseling ~Some examples would be: peer relations, family change, grief, anxiety, conflict, and school performance
• Group Counseling
• Teacher Training and Consultation
• Parent Consultation
• Link families with community resources and referrals
• Crisis Intervention/Counseling
• Facilitate students who need a break/time out
• Participate on the Special Education Placement Team
• Coordinate 504 plans
• Develop and implement behavior plans
• Support and implement Open Circle in classrooms
• Recess supervision
• Work collaboratively with community resources such as Seacoast Mental Health Center, Big Brother/Big Sister Program, DCYF, health care providers, the court, lawyers, GALS, CASA Workers, the housing authority, police department, etc.
• Provide written reports as necessary
• Develop Individual Education Plans and goals
• Coordinate the School Store
• Serve on various school-wide committees