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Employer Polk County Public Schools Location Lakeland, FL Closing date Oct 1, 2026
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Specialty Student & Scholar Services Position Type Adviser / Advisor Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University
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Position Title
Student Advisor
Custom Job Purpose
This position exists to support a counseling program that addresses academic, personal/social, and career development by implementing and enhancing a program that promotes student achievement. (The objectives of the school program program are outlined in the Polk County Developmental Guidance Plan and include services to students, parents, staff, and the community.) The comprehensive developmental school counseling program provides education, prevention, intervention, and advocacy.
Essential Functions Of This Job
The Student Advisor aligns with the district's mission to support the academic achievement of all students, insuring equity and access to all. The Student Advisor facilitates the successful transition and progression of students throughout the system; works with the School Counselor and school administration to develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program. Direct services address course placement, individual student planning, prevention, MTSS meetings, monitoring student academic progress, and development and implementation of 504 plans. The Student Advisor works with students individually and in groups and provides consultation to teachers and other school personnel regarding students and collaborates with the School Counselor and school administration to make referrals as appropriate.
Essential Functions Of This Job (cont.)
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or hold a Florida teaching certificate and have a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience as evidenced by effective or highly effective ratings or equivalent experience.
Student Advisors are required to sign an Agreement to Earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per calendar year towards a master's in a state-approved program for school counseling. Student Advisors must pass the PK-12 School Counseling Subject Area Examand ; be certified in School Counseling within 12 months of completing coursework or the Student Advisor will be transitioned into a different position for which they are qualified.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices related to student scheduling and placement; developmental, physical, social/emotional needs and abilities of students, and cultural diversity. Complies with legal and ethical standards (Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida). Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintains effective working relationships with others; proficient in current technology and software; provides leadership and professional learning. Attends to detail and follows tasks through to completion; organizes and sets priorities; works independently and effectively and meets deadlines. Exercises good judgment and maintains appropriate confidentiality. Develops and implements data-rich, needs-driven, research supported programs; and engages in continuous program evaluation activities. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Work Context
Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work task priorities, setting goals and meeting deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts and with the public.
Physical Environment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
2 - Teachers Union - C1 - Other Certified
Salary Grade
N/A
Pay Grade
Teacher Salary Schedule
FLSA Status
Exempt
Local Code
10525
EEO5
43
Approval Date
9/5/2023
Date Last Revised
10/5/2023
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