From the series SEL Careers
School Counselor
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series SEL Careers
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2024
ReviewedIn School Counselor, early fluent readers will learn about school counselors’ job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they support students’ mental health.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support a growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about this important career. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
School Counselor is part of Jump!’s SEL Careers series.
School counselors serve a supportive and important role in education, and this volume in the SEL Careers series (5 titles) not only helps children learn about their function in schools but introduces them to the mental health profession. The book’s three topical chapters feature a combination of easy-to-comprehend text and crisp photos of school counselors with elementary students. First, the author explains school counselors’ top priority—assisting students with both academic and social-emotional goals as well as the education and licensing needed for the job. Next, the text describes typical duties, from giving students time-management tips to forming small-group support sessions, emphasizing school counselors’ empathy and listening skills. The final chapter looks at ways school counselors also work with teachers and families to advocate for students. Appended “Goals and Tools” further reader engagement. — Angela Leeper
School Library Journal
