Which is a task outside the role of the school counselor?

• A. May create dual relationships, complicating the role
• B. Develop school-wide counseling curriculum
• C. Delivering individual counseling sessions
• D. Coordinating parent-teacher conferences

Answer: (A)

Professional boundaries guide what school counselors do. Engaging in dual relationships—having multiple roles with the same student or their family (for example, being a personal friend or taking on a role that creates a personal obligation alongside counseling)—is outside the appropriate scope because it creates conflicts of interest and can undermine confidentiality and professional judgment. Developing a school-wide counseling curriculum, delivering individual counseling sessions, and coordinating parent-teacher conferences are all within the counselor’s role: the former focuses on systemic, preventive supports for all students, while the latter two provide direct student support and collaborative communication to support student success.