Rural School Counselors’ Perceptions of Job Performance

This article discussed Professional School Counselors (PSC) in rural communities' perceptions of job performance and preparedness through individual interviews as part of a phenomenological study. Results of this study indicated participants experienced role conflict and role ambiguity, revealed a continued development of professional identity, demonstrated role visualization using idioms, and a strong sense of community and pride when discussing their experiences as a PSC serving in a rural school. Implications for the school counseling profession are discussed as a result of this study.