Student Services Consultant

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

8h•$66,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Services Consultant will collaborate with School Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work, School Nursing, and Medicaid Consultants as part of the Student Support Services Project, which is physically located at the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee, Florida. The consultant collaborates, communicates, disseminates information, and provides leadership to school districts, other discretionary projects, and the FDOE regarding effective school mental health practices and programs. The role promotes implementation and delivery of effective school mental health practices and services, and use of an integrated student support services model within a multi-tiered system of supports. This position is grant funded and must be performed in person in Tallahassee, Florida. The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrative Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), part of the University of South Florida College of Education, works to strengthen schools’ capacity to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth and engage families and communities. Its work includes training, technical assistance, community-engaged research and program evaluation, development of implementation resources, and support for partners implementing and evaluating education policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to program responsibilities and two years of professional experience, or a master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
Four years of direct experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree, subject to employment eligibility requirements.
Must meet all applicable employment eligibility requirements in the United States.
Must complete the required criminal history background check(s), Level 1 and Level 2.
Must work in person in Tallahassee, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a leadership role in student services.
Experience delivering comprehensive school mental health services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Experience and knowledge providing effective school-based mental health services.
Experience developing and implementing professional development for student services professionals, instructional staff, and educational leaders, including school, district, state, and university partners.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, support, training, and technical assistance to Florida school district personnel on effective instruction and intervention; school-based mental health prevention and intervention; student progression; resiliency education and skill building; statewide assessment requirements; attendance; student evaluations; and student records.
Develop and disseminate technical guidance and professional development materials; organize and facilitate regional trainings and technical assistance sessions; and advise districts on integrated student services practices.
Promote best practices in professional school-based services, including an integrated student services model using evidence-based instruction and interventions within a multi-tiered system of supports.
Collaborate with state consultants in School Counseling, School Psychology, School Nursing, School Social Work, and Positive Behavior Support to develop training, technical assistance, and products promoting research-based student services practices.
Serve as liaison to and provide technical assistance for the FDOE, state and community departments and agencies, professional associations, and university training programs.
Provide guidance on the role of student services personnel, best practices for serving students at risk for academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health problems, and connections between school districts and other agencies serving at-risk students.
Analyze proposed legislation and assist with developing and implementing State Board of Education rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.