Counselor

► One of your students told you she was pregnant?

► You suspected one of your students is being abused?

► One of your students talks to you about wanting to kill himself/herself?

► One of your students tells you they are being abused?

► A student requests a teacher change because he/she doesn't like them?

► A parent requests you to switch their child's teacher?

► A student requests to be in the same lunch period as their friend?

► You suspect one of your students is abusing drugs/alcohol?

► One of your students admits to being sexually active?

► One of your students told you he/she is gay?

► One of your student's parents is terminally ill?

► Your student does not get into their number one college choice?

► One of your students wants to drop out of school?

► You overhear the makings of a fight that is about to happen?

► One of your seniors is not going to graduate?

► A parent asks to meet with you at 5 p.m. because that is the only time he/she can get off of work?

► You see one of your students (or parents) in town?

► One of your students continues to fail math (or any subject) each quarter?

► You have a faculty member's child in your caseload?

• What was the most challenging professional situation you've encountered and how did you handle it? Were you prepared to handle this situation? In hindsight, would you have handled this situation any differently?

• Describe a time when you faced a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.

• Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and were required to prioritize your tasks.

• What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.

• Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.

• Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.

• Give me an example of when you motivated others.

• Describe a situation that best demonstrates your ability to be flexible and adapt to a new situation.

• Give me an example of a time when you identified a problem, gathered information, and recommended a solution.

► What do you see as the main role of a school counselor?

► Have you implemented any components of the ASCA National Model for School Counseling?

► What do you think is the most important characteristic of a school counselor?

► When considering school counseling ethical standards and school policies, how would you handle a conflict between the two?

► What do you think the role of the school counselor is in preventing school violence?

► What can you provide that is different from a social worker, school psychologist, or mental health counselor?

► What is the difference between a therapist and a school counselor?

► What does your future comprehensive school counseling program look like? What is your plan for achieving this?

• How would you deal with student/teacher personality conflicts?

• How would you go about establishing a working relationship with counselors and faculty?

• How would you go about identifying students who are at risk?

• How would you work with a student whose parents come in and tells you the kid is having problems but don't tell him I told you?

• If you can't make a parental contact during the day, what procedure would you follow?

• What are your thoughts on encouraging parental involvement in the counseling process?

• What are your views on confidentiality? What sort of information do you consider confidential? To the student? To the faculty? To the parents? To prospective employers? To the college admissions office?

• What do you think the role of the counselor is in preventing school violence?

• What experiences have you had in working with special education students?

• When considering ethical standards and school policies, how would you handle a conflict between the two?

► What do you like about working with (elementary/middle/high school) students?

► How is your role different from that of a social worker, mental health counselor, or school psychologist?

► How much experience do you have with LGBT students?

► What has been your experience with special education students?

► Describe the profile of an at-risk student.

► How do you manage cultural differences in a school setting?

► Describe your experience with group counseling.

► Talk about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP plan.

► What situations might call for a behavior management plan?

► Recall a time you resolved a problem with a difficult parent.

► In what ways do you balance the needs of students, parents, and school administrators?

► In what ways have you helped students cope with grief, loss, or mental health issues?

► What factors would you consider before recommending an outside agency referral?

► In what ways have you coordinated efforts with other school specialists towards a common goal?

► How do you keep up with current trends or news in the field of guidance counseling?

• Of all the areas that are handled by a high school counselor which is the area that you feel strongest in? In which area do you think you need the greatest improvement? (e.g. College, career, crisis intervention, special education services, financial aid, student scheduling. academic improvement).

• What is your plan for improvement in this area?

• How do feel about writing letters of recommendation (HS)?

• What methods would you use to help a student make the decision regarding higher education, vocational training or joining the work force? How would you involve the parents in this decision?

• What are your plans for increasing your familiarity with various colleges over the next three years?

• What experience have you had with the college admissions process? If a student were planning on applying to "inappropriate" schools, what would you tell him?