The Teacher-Counsellor

Today, a school guidance counsellor must be a curriculum specialist, consultant, counsellor, co-ordinator, and catalyst.

• The Curriculum Specialist teaches, writes curriculum, provides career information, trains students in job search skills and facilitates curriculum integration.
• The Consultant works with subject teachers, special needs teachers and administrators to develop programs across the curriculum to show the relevance of in-school studies and future educational and career opportunities.
• The Counsellor provides both an intervention and prevention model service for personal, social, educational and career-related issues.
• The Co-ordinator links your school with the community, business/industry, social service agencies and other educational institutions, to enhance the smooth transition of students from one environment to another.
• The Catalyst identifies students at risk and ensures that programs are in place to meet their needs, modifies programs, trains teacher/mentors and peer helpers, and initiates liaison with parents, social workers and other support staff.
• A poster, entitled 'The Role of the Teacher-Counsellor' is available for purchase in the Members' Lounge OSCAShop.