An Education Counselor helps students navigate their academic and career paths by providing guidance, support, and resources. They work with students to identify goals, develop personalized plans, and address challenges related to their education. This often involves course selection, career planning, and personal development, and may include working with parents, teachers, and other school staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Guidance and Support:
Providing individual and group counseling to students on academic, career, and personal development matters.
Academic Planning:
Assisting students with course selection, educational planning, and understanding school policies and procedures.
Career Counseling:
Helping students explore career options, develop career goals, and create plans to achieve them.
Personal Development:
Addressing social and emotional challenges that may impact academic performance.
Resource Provision:
Connecting students and families with resources and referrals for academic, personal, or mental health needs.
Collaboration:
Working with teachers, parents, and other school staff to support student success.
Program Development:
Creating and implementing programs to support student learning and development, such as study skills workshops or peer counseling programs.
Assessment: