What Does a Counselor Do?


Counselor Time Allocation

Guidance CurriculumIndividual PlanningResponsive ServicesSystem Support
Elementary School35-45%5-10%30-40%10-15%
Middle/Jr. High School25-35%15-25%30-40%10-15%
High School15-25%25-35%25-35%15-20%


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Guidance lessons (bi-weekly/rotating classes)
  • National Red Ribbon Week & Say NO to Bullying (Oct 24-28)
  • Student Council (September)
  • Guide and facilitate morning meeting procedures
  • Train all staff on: Child Abuse, Trafficking, Trauma-Informed & Substance Abuse
  • Career Day (March)
  • Goal-Setting (Ongoing)
  • Small group (As Needed Per Parent and/or Teacher Referral)
  • Referrals
  • Restorative Practices (As Needed Per Peer to Peer Conflict or Class/Classes)
  • Mindfulness (As needed)
  • Parent University (Kick off October-Second Session/January)
  • Grief Groups (Per teacher, student or parent referral)
  • Social-Emotional Learning Groups (As Needed/Ongoing)
  • Monthly Recognition of Best Citizenship/Character
  • Advisory Council