A KANSAS ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR HAS… 

• A counsleing certificate issued by the Kansas State Department of Education
• At least 5 years of teaching experience
• A Master's Degree in K-12 School Counseling with emphasis in guidance principles, counseling procedures, counseling theories, multicultural counseling, group counseling, individual counseling, educational measures, standardized testing, career education, parent education and guidance.

What does a School Counselor do?

• Counsels with students
• Counsels with families
• Counsels with teachers, parents, other school staff members, and community agencies
• Teaches classroom guidance lessons
• Provides individual and group counseling
• Promotes a positive school climate
• Coordinates volunteering, communty service, and recycling
• Serves as the building SIT team represetative (student intervention team)
• Serves as the building 504 coordinator

Why do School Counselors work with students...both individually and in groups?

• To help children develop self-understanding and self-awareness
• To help children build self-confidence and self-esteem
• To help students recognize and make the best use of their capabilities
• To help children feel worthwhile
• To give children the opportunity to talk about their educational and personl/social concerns
• To help children better adjust to their school and home environments
• To help children in the decision-making and goal-setting process!