Counselor standards

Standard IX: Demonstrates professionalism

STANDARD STATEMENT IX: The effective school counselor continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions and actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

Performance Criteria for Standard IX: The extent to which the school counselor:

• Engages in opportunities to grow professionally.
  
• Provides and accepts feedback in a professional manner.
  
• Models honesty, fairness and respect for individuals and for the laws of society.
  
• Demonstrates good work habits including reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of issues and trends in education.
  
• Practices effective listening, conflict resolution and group-facilitation skills as a team member.
  
• Adopts and conforms to a set of professional ethics to guide his/her practice.
  
• Works collaboratively with other professionals.
  
• Participates actively and responsibly in school activities.
  
• Conducts a self-evaluation to determine strengths and areas needed for improvement.