•  What is a school counselor?

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          As a school counselor, I play an integral part in the education of all students by focusing on academic, career and personal/social areas to provide assistance in solving problems that may interfere with their educational and personal development.

        I perform the following roles in order to promote positive development in academic, career and personal/social domains:

    •    Individual Counseling       
    •    Small Group Counseling
    •    Classroom Guidance Lessons
    •   Attend and participate in Child Study Meetings 
    •    Member of the Moshannon Valley Elementary Student Assistance Program (ME-SAP)
    •    Organize and administer Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)
    •    Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, students and outside agencies
    •   Respond to school crises or emergency situations
    •   Provide resources and information to parents/guardians on a variety of topics.