The Role of the School Counselor

School counselors are an integral part of the educational community. Just as our society has changed greatly over the years so has the role of the school counselor. In the Jefferson Township School District we are fortunate to have school counselors at every grade level who work within the framework of a Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program. Our counselors work with students, parents, teachers and administrators to provide for the needs of all students in the areas of personal/social, academic and career development. Following the standards of the American School Counselor Association our counselors:

  • Plan, organize and deliver the school counseling program

  • Implement the school guidance curriculum through structured small group activities and classroom lessons

  • Meet with individuals and small groups of students to establish goals and develop career plans

  • Provide responsive services to individuals and small groups of students with identified needs and concerns

  • Work with teachers, parents and administrators on behalf of their students

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of interventions for at-risk students

  • Collect and interpret data to help students make informed academic choices

  • Monitor their students academic progress

  • Provide confidential, safe environment for their students

  • Continue to grow professionally 

 JTHS
 JTMS
 White Rock
 Stanlick
 Briggs
 Cozy Lake
 Milton
 Drummond
 
 
  Jefferson Township Guidance & Counseling
1010 Weldon Road I Oak Ridge, NJ I 07438