School Counselor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a School Counselor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Guide the development and implement a competitive school counseling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success
  • Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students
  • Ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students
  • Provide direct support services through structured conventions
  • Evaluate areas of strength (KSAOs) and advocate students
  • Provide group or individual responsive services
  • Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organisations and other stakeholders
  • Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records
  • Gather and analyse data to measure results
  • Complete regular reports on progress

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of School Counselor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific School Counselor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.