Research on Full-Time School Counselors

Abstract

The questionnaire survey was conducted on full-time SCs to clarify the job content and challenges they face. The subjects of the survey were 19 full-time SCs (8 from public schools and 11 from private schools). The survey period was from August 2018 to June 2019. When the survey results were analyzed using KJ, the following became clear. The elements necessary for a full-time SC were “expertise,” “objectivity,” “uniqueness,” “the ability to assess the situation,” “human relations skills,” and “coordination skills.” It was also shown that it is important to have a “clear desire” and to have “a core within yourself.”. Additionally, the advantages of being a full-time SC are that they are routine, immediate, and can respond quickly, and that they are able to work closely with other faculty members due to their strong collegiality. Furthermore, through school affairs and events, students can experience the daily lives of children. On the other hand, the conflicts that full-time SCs face have also become clear. In order to establish the full-time SC system, it was suggested that in addition to stabilizing salaries and enhancing training systems, it is important to build a scheme throughout the region.departmental bulletin pape