Perceived Roles

I used to think that all couselors did was shedule students fo classes. Well I was way off. Couselors have so much more on their plates than most teachers give them credit. So much more that the school guidance office has career and college coach to cover that portion of the guidance counselors job. Of course they still advice in those areas. Now there is someone who does the majority of the planning and relationship building with colleges and industry. I don't think that I've ever considered the emotional toll that is paid by counselors. Just in my 3 years of teaching I have encountered so many instances of abuse and mistreatment. While I have tried to do my part to console student when needed, I'm not qualified to offer or access their needs. when I think about all of the other aspects including on the job training and meetings I can see why scheduling can fall by the way side. I dont know how they manage all the work and the weight of that they are required to resolve in a five day work week.