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THE JAMAICAN SCHOOL COUNSELLOR GUIDANCE COUNSELLING UNIT REGION 3 Role of the Counsellor The school counsellor is required to be the school’s primary role model of a ‘whole’ adult. In brief, the counsellor is by profession, an educator, communicator, consultant and an administrator. Key Relationships Principal and school staff Parents and Guardians of the students Students themselves Known leading community persons The most crucial relationship is that built with the school Principal – the guidance counsellor must assist the principal in understanding the purpose of and above all, to value the Guidance Programme. The Job Description Guidance Counsellor reports to the Principal or, in his/her absence, the Vice-Principal. Due to the specialist nature of his/her work, the school counsellor also relies on and refers To Education Officers – esp. those in the Guidance Unit for additional information, and clarification of specific directions. Job Description Cont’d. Purpose Under the direction of the Principal, the Guidance Counsellor implements an appropriate Guidance Programme using the framework of the National Programme. Job Description Cont’d. Preamble The job of the Guidance Counsellor comprises five major components viz., Preventative Interventive Administrative Supportive Personal/Professional Development Preventative Those proactive initiatives implemented to deter or undermine the onset of individual or group problems. Assisting in planning, implementing and coordinating orientation programmes designed to help students adjust to new experiences within the school environment. Providing opportunities for students s to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal and working relationships. Providing opportunities for students and others to learn skills of conflict reduction and resolution. Sharing with principal and staff, current relevant information on how to cope with students at various