This may involve talking to students alone or in a group. Counselors may talk to students about alcohol and drug programs. School counselors work with students individually, in classrooms, and in small groups. School counselors consult with teachers and parents on student behavior and effective parenting. They consult with nurses, psychologists, and other school personnel.
Counselors maintain records and write reports.
School Counselors is a specialty of Counselors. For more information, see the Counselors occupation. School Counselors is in the Educational Services Career Cluster. Work Setting School counselors work inside, usually in a private office. They often work more than 40 hours a week.