Role of School Counselor:
The school counselor’s mission is to ensure that every student is
awarded the necessary and appropriate education to make healthy
and positive decisions regarding their academic endeavors,
vocational adventures, and social interactions. This mission will
be accomplished by incorporating the following:
Create structures designed to help students gain career
awareness
Navigate students college and career search that aligns with
students’ interest
Administer and monitor results of Holland Interest Inventory
to help direct students’ career paths yearly.
Provide students with knowledge of career opportunities
available to them and required skills
Network with Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce in
locating and securing internships
Coordinate with Carolina College Counseling Corp. to
support postsecondary endeavors
Monitor students’ academic progress, gather data for analysis
Serve on Student Selection Committee
Arrange or assist in arranging in college trips and job
shadowing opportunities
Organize College and Career Fairs