After School Counselor

About the Employer

Counselor Afterschool Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified counselor to join our afterschool team. The selected candidate will provide guidance and support to students in an afterschool setting.

Key Responsibilities

Follows policies: follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with school board priorities. Conducts: conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the district's mission statement. Other duties: performs other duties as assigned.

General Information

All applicants who are recommended for employment shall be required to comply with procedures designated by the superintendent and school board policy 3.10 (policies can be located at: http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/board.nsf/public). The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment categories are subject to the completion of drug testing pursuant to school board policy 3.96 or 3.961. Only certain employment categories are subject to the completion of a pre-employment medical examination by, and the receipt of, a medical clearance from professionals selected by the school board.

Requirements

Applicants that are not certain of the number of hours, the number of days / months, and the annual salary paid for a specific position should contact the HR Customer Care Center for the position's information at 877-477-3722. Applications cannot be changed once an application has been submitted. An application may be withdrawn, but not deleted. Please make sure your resume is uploaded into your profile.

EEO Statement

The School District of Palm Beach County abides by the laws and regulations of the federal and state governments prohibiting discrimination; supports actively and fully equal opportunity policies, programs and plans for its employees. Also, the district does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of such individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, parental status, or marital status.

Tobacco Free Preference

The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of those who use them. The health problems created by the use of these products contribute to the increase in health care costs and the rise in insurance premiums. It is in recognition of these factors that the school board of Palm Beach County, Florida, is taking measures to develop a tobacco-free workforce.

Veteran's Preference

To learn more about applying for veteran's preference, click here.

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Information

Pursuant to Florida statute 435.12, all finalists for employment with the School District of Palm Beach County may be required to undergo a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Furnish Records

Permission is hereby given to any agency of the government of the United States and/or any other agency, person, firm or corporation holding records considered confidential to furnish the Department of School Police and/or the Division of Human Resources of the School District of Palm Beach County all information desired involving me in any way, upon request.

Salary Scale

The annual salary paid for this position is [insert salary scale].

Reporting Structure

This position reports to [insert supervisor's name] and is located at [insert location]. The schedule is [insert schedule].

Clearances

A background check will be required for this position.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application, including your resume, to [insert contact information].