School Counselor
Interview (Personal) |
Interview Questions,
Preparation & Practice
|Guaranteed success|
,What is the role of a school counselor? 1) School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student
success for all students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling
program.
2) Advocate for students.
3) Meet the needs across all domains (academic, career, social/emotional)
4) Apply academic achievement strategies
5) Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
6) Career development - plan for post-secondary options (higher education,
military, work force)
What is the main role of a junior high school counselor? 1) Identifying students' academic and social/emotional needs, as well as
providing any necessary interventions, is essential in removing barriers to
learning and helping students develop skills and behaviors critical for
academic achievement.
2) The knowledge, attitudes and skills students acquire during these years build
the foundation for future success.
3) Address the social-emotional, academic and career college development
needs of our students through prevention, early intervention, and responsive
services.
4) Motivate through purpose, passion and encouragement.
What does a counselor do? 1) Individual student academic planning and goal setting
2) Classroom lessons based on student success standards
3) Short-term counseling to students
4) Referrals for long-term support
5) Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student
success
6) Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other
student-focused meetings
7) Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
What inspired you to become a School Counselor? 1) My school counselor from when I was younger
2) My favorite part about working with students is building relationships with
them and one-on-one support
3) I love to help students be successful in such an important time in their lives
4) Empathetic and good listener
What makes you most passionate about being a school 1) Make a positive influence and difference in a child's life
counselor? 2) Building strong relationships with students
3) Help mold responsible, productive and compassionate life-long learners
, What do you do to relieve stress? 1) Spend time with family and friends
2) Meditate (Headspace)
3) Listen to music
4) Read a book
5) Exercise (Zumba)
6) Talk to someone I trust
7) Go to the beach
8) Eat at a nice restaurant
What is the difference between counseling and Counseling
coaching? 1) Focus more on understanding an individual's past to help them resolve or
heal from a particular issue or problem
2) Have a specific degree such as Psychology or Counseling
Coaching -
1) Focused on setting goals for the future and actions plans
What are the skills and attributes that make a great 1) A passion for working with students
school counselor? 2) Leadership
3) Collaboration
4) Flexibility
5) The ability to be a positive role model for students
What experience have you had with developing 1) Career day
transition plans? 2) Transition classroom presentations
3) DHS - helped with orientation
4) Identify the post-school opportunities and services for students
5) Student surveys (interests, personalities, careers)
What personal strengths do you find helpful in school 1) Organized/Time management skills
counseling? 2) Technology skills (use technology for scheduling, lesson planning, interactive
lessons, resources - share my knowledge and experience with other staff
members)
3) Personable and relatable to my students (helps build rapport)
4) Respectful and empathetic
5) Flexibility and adaptability to many different circumstances and situations
What unique qualities can you bring to our 1) My experience working as a teacher with many different grade levels from
school/district? TK-12th has helped me obtain many strategies and ways to connect with
students
2) I have extensive experience working with EL's and Newcomers students
3) Professional development (Guided reading, Common formative assessments,
Restorative Approach, Good/New Teaching Conferences, Conflict Resolution)
4) I have experience with SEL practices - group presentations on bullying,
anxiety and depression, small group counseling and one-on-one
5) Second Step Curriculum and LionsQuest
Interview (Personal) |
Interview Questions,
Preparation & Practice
|Guaranteed success|
,What is the role of a school counselor? 1) School counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student
success for all students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling
program.
2) Advocate for students.
3) Meet the needs across all domains (academic, career, social/emotional)
4) Apply academic achievement strategies
5) Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
6) Career development - plan for post-secondary options (higher education,
military, work force)
What is the main role of a junior high school counselor? 1) Identifying students' academic and social/emotional needs, as well as
providing any necessary interventions, is essential in removing barriers to
learning and helping students develop skills and behaviors critical for
academic achievement.
2) The knowledge, attitudes and skills students acquire during these years build
the foundation for future success.
3) Address the social-emotional, academic and career college development
needs of our students through prevention, early intervention, and responsive
services.
4) Motivate through purpose, passion and encouragement.
What does a counselor do? 1) Individual student academic planning and goal setting
2) Classroom lessons based on student success standards
3) Short-term counseling to students
4) Referrals for long-term support
5) Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student
success
6) Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other
student-focused meetings
7) Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
What inspired you to become a School Counselor? 1) My school counselor from when I was younger
2) My favorite part about working with students is building relationships with
them and one-on-one support
3) I love to help students be successful in such an important time in their lives
4) Empathetic and good listener
What makes you most passionate about being a school 1) Make a positive influence and difference in a child's life
counselor? 2) Building strong relationships with students
3) Help mold responsible, productive and compassionate life-long learners
, What do you do to relieve stress? 1) Spend time with family and friends
2) Meditate (Headspace)
3) Listen to music
4) Read a book
5) Exercise (Zumba)
6) Talk to someone I trust
7) Go to the beach
8) Eat at a nice restaurant
What is the difference between counseling and Counseling
coaching? 1) Focus more on understanding an individual's past to help them resolve or
heal from a particular issue or problem
2) Have a specific degree such as Psychology or Counseling
Coaching -
1) Focused on setting goals for the future and actions plans
What are the skills and attributes that make a great 1) A passion for working with students
school counselor? 2) Leadership
3) Collaboration
4) Flexibility
5) The ability to be a positive role model for students
What experience have you had with developing 1) Career day
transition plans? 2) Transition classroom presentations
3) DHS - helped with orientation
4) Identify the post-school opportunities and services for students
5) Student surveys (interests, personalities, careers)
What personal strengths do you find helpful in school 1) Organized/Time management skills
counseling? 2) Technology skills (use technology for scheduling, lesson planning, interactive
lessons, resources - share my knowledge and experience with other staff
members)
3) Personable and relatable to my students (helps build rapport)
4) Respectful and empathetic
5) Flexibility and adaptability to many different circumstances and situations
What unique qualities can you bring to our 1) My experience working as a teacher with many different grade levels from
school/district? TK-12th has helped me obtain many strategies and ways to connect with
students
2) I have extensive experience working with EL's and Newcomers students
3) Professional development (Guided reading, Common formative assessments,
Restorative Approach, Good/New Teaching Conferences, Conflict Resolution)
4) I have experience with SEL practices - group presentations on bullying,
anxiety and depression, small group counseling and one-on-one
5) Second Step Curriculum and LionsQuest
