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What is the role of the school counselor in relation to teachers, parents, and administrators?

"Since school counselors are there to support, guide and address concerns involving the students, we have an important role in ensuring that these are communicated to the other members of their immediate social circle, that is the school, their teachers, and their families. For example, if children are having a difficult time in school, one of the things that we can do as School Counselors is to engage teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that the classroom, the household and the school, are conducive in fostering a holistic and healthy environment for the children."

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  • 32. What is the role of the school counselor in relation to teachers, parents, and administrators?

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      This is the interviewer's way of communicating to you that being a school counselor involves other stakeholders, not just the student.

      School counselors are not only for the students. As such, it is important to prepare yourself by researching the typical concerns of teachers/parents/administrators and the types of activities that could encourage their engagement and participation.

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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      "Since school counselors are there to support, guide and address concerns involving the students, we have an important role in ensuring that these are communicated to the other members of their immediate social circle, that is the school, their teachers, and their families. For example, if children are having a difficult time in school, one of the things that we can do as School Counselors is to engage teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that the classroom, the household and the school, are conducive in fostering a holistic and healthy environment for the children."

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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      "As a school counselor, my role within a school is to advocate for all students. This means that I need to be able to work collaboratively with all teachers and help to implement behavior interventions in the classroom that can benefit all students. I also need to be a good communicator with parents so that they are aware of any issues in school which may be impacting their child in perceived negative way, whether that be academically, socially or behaviorally. I also need to be in regular contact with my administrators so that they are aware of any student issues which may need additional resources or guidance from a disiplinary standpoint."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Concise response, addressing all three avenues: teachers, parents, and administrators. Good work!
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