Academic Advisor

About This Role

This role involves providing academic guidance and support, ensuring compliance with school board policies and procedures. It suits an individual who can assist with various administrative and procedural tasks related to student and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Follow adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
• Conduct 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board
• Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package
• Compliance with drug testing pursuant to School Board Policy 3.96 or 3.961
• For certain employment categories, completion of a pre-employment medical examination and receipt of medical clearance from professionals selected by the School Board
• For some clerical positions, successful completion of a Keyboarding Test meeting the required Words per Minute (WPM)
• For instructional jobs requiring certification, submission of a Florida Educators Certificate, Statement of Eligibility (Letter from the Florida Department of Education), or Active/Valid Out-of-State Certification
• Submission of official transcripts from all colleges or universities from which a degree was earned
• Foreign education must be evaluated by an agency approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE); a course-by-course evaluation is required for college-level education
• Educational credentials must be from institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Application Process

• Ensure your resume is uploaded into your profile
• Changes cannot be made once an application has been submitted; an application may be withdrawn but not deleted
• Instructional applicants will be required to submit specific documents upon being offered a teaching position

About the Company

The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.