Middle school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population.

Middle school counselors work as an integral part of the total educational program to help students achieve school success.  Counselors work with students in the academic, career, and personal/social domains.  The comprehensive school counseling program is data-driven and focuses on results.

 

School counselors support the teachers in implementing a school guidance curriculum.  They work individually with students, and provide small group counseling.  School counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals.

 

Middle school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners.  Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as a team with the school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere, helping all children achieve academic success.

 

The professional middle school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling.