School counselors are an important part of the educational part of the leadership team and provide valuable assistance to students regardless of whether they work in an elementary school or middle school, high school, or beyond.  They help all students in the areas of academic achievement; personal/social development and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.  School counselors' duties are focused on the overall delivery of the total program though guidance curriculum, individual student planning, and responsive services.

Read about the various roles that a counselor must perform in a school setting:

American School Counselor Association:

http://www.counseling.org/Counselors/


Watch the following video to view what a school counselor does on a daily basis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie6dS2a1wkY