Student Advisor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Student Advisor to support a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, personal/social, and career development. The role collaborates with counselors and administrators to ensure equitable access and student success.

The incumbent will facilitate course placement, individual planning, MTSS meetings, and referral processes, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with district standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Aligns with the district's mission to support academic achievement and equity.
• Develops and maintains a written plan for delivering the school counseling program.
• Addresses course placement, individual student planning, prevention, MTSS meetings, and 504 plan development.
• Collaborates with School Counselor and administrators; makes referrals as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual/biliterate

Technology proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Florida teaching certificate

Job description

Student Advisor

Employer: Polk County Public Schools

Location: Lakeland, FL

Closing date: Oct 1, 2026

Position Type: Adviser / Advisor

Hours: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Organization Type: College / University

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.)

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 Exam and 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