3 Things School Counselors Want You to Know About Their Jobs

It is rare that I come across an article explaining my job to people, but this is a nice succinct article that was published just this week by the New York Times. Anyone interested in becoming a school counselor may want to take a look at this. I feel there is SO much more to include in what our jobs are about, so look for future posts on my blog. I have started a list of what I do month to month in my job. When it is "complete", I'll do a post. It really is a lot more than some people think!

I will make my part of this post short, as this article covers it, but I can summarize quickly what the author is saying:

1. School Counselors have a Master's Degree-  they use evidence-based practices and manage data
2. School Counselors are not disciplinarians- we have to maintain confidentiality and openness with students and earn their trust
3. It is important to work on "soft" skills with students, parents, and teachers (i.e. negotiation, listening, goal setting, career planning)

Click on the link below to read the New York Times article:

3 Things School Counselors Want You to Know About Their Jobs