Part-time counselor, full-time workload
Hi there, I am a full-time counselor but I am split between two elementary schools in my district, so 3 days at one school, 2 days at the other. I’m also the main or only counselor at each site, so it feels as though Im working 2 full-time counseling jobs that are actually two part-time jobs. It feels very difficult to do anything preventative (class circles, yoga and mindfulness etc) as everything feels so reactive when you are under resourced yet still expected to work a full load, respond when problems and crisis arise etc.
For those that are in a similar situation (not able to be full-time at one dedicated school site),what does your role look like and what services are you prioritizing? And what makes you feel successful in your role, because I am struggling…I bounce back and forth between each school pretty much every other day and never feel quite grounded or organized. Our counseling was cut significantly in our district in recent years, yet no responsibilities have been cut…in fact, it feels as though they keep piling up.