Guidance and Career Counsellor provide counsel, support and advocate for students to achieve personal growth and academic success.
They provide academic, career, college and university access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students through a school counseling program.
The four main school counseling program interventions include school counseling curriculum classroom lessons and annual academic, career/college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional planning for every student; and group and individual counseling for some students.
By gathering information related to professional duties, academic achievement, the preparedness of students for post-secondary studies, education, and life changes, recommendations can be made for the student and educators.
Recommendations to the educator may consists of meaningful professional learning, development of new resources, and increased partnerships for student supports.
Job Description: Guidance and Career (School) Counselors A school counselor steers students on the road to academic success by evaluating and implementing a plan to best fit each student's needs and goals. This role greatly exercises leadership and collaborative skills to ensure a smooth educational experience for all students.