Student Advisor

Polk County Public Schools•Lake Wales, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Advisor supports a comprehensive developmental school counseling program addressing students’ academic, personal/social, and career development. The role implements and enhances a program that promotes student achievement and aligns with the district’s mission of supporting achievement, equity, and access for all students. The program provides education, prevention, intervention, and advocacy for students, parents, staff, and the community. The Student Advisor facilitates students’ successful transition and progression through the school system and works with the School Counselor and school administration to develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program. Services include course placement, individual student planning, prevention, participation in MTSS meetings, monitoring academic progress, and developing and implementing 504 plans. The Student Advisor also provides individual and group support to students, consults with teachers and other school personnel, and collaborates with the School Counselor and administration on appropriate referrals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university, or a Florida teaching certificate and at least three years of successful teaching experience, evidenced by effective or highly effective ratings, or equivalent experience.
Sign an agreement to earn at least 12 semester credit hours per calendar year toward a master’s degree in a state-approved school counseling program.
Pass the PK-12 School Counseling Subject Area Exam.
Obtain School Counseling certification within 12 months of completing coursework; otherwise, the Student Advisor will be transitioned into a different position for which they are qualified.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to student scheduling and placement; students’ developmental, physical, and social/emotional needs and abilities; and cultural diversity.
Comply with legal and ethical standards, including the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships; use current technology and software proficiently; and provide leadership and professional learning.
Attend to detail, follow tasks through to completion, organize and prioritize work, work independently and effectively, and meet deadlines.
Exercise good judgment and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Develop and implement data-rich, needs-driven, research-supported programs and engage in continuous program evaluation.
Coordinate work priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Work face-to-face with individuals and teams, including students, internal and external contacts, and the public.
Sit for most of the day; frequently lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently objects weighing more than 20 pounds.
Travel to schools and worksites within the district.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Support students’ academic achievement, equity, and access in alignment with the district’s mission.
Facilitate students’ successful transition and progression throughout the school system.
Work with the School Counselor and school administration to develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program.
Provide direct services related to course placement and individual student planning.
Provide prevention services and participate in MTSS meetings.
Monitor students’ academic progress.
Develop and implement 504 plans.
Work with students individually and in groups.
Consult with teachers and other school personnel regarding students.
Collaborate with the School Counselor and school administration to make referrals as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.