After School Counselor
About the Employer
Definition and Responsibilities
The 21st Century Learning Center (Afterschool) Instructors are qualified staff authorized by District Policy to provide services to participating 21st Century Learning Center students during afterschool and summer programs. Enrichment Instructors include Paraprofessionals, College Students, Teaching Assistants, or other qualified staff (qualifications are approved and published in the School Board-approved District’s Afterschool Program Manual of the Department of Extended Learning). Depending on planned activities, Enrichment Instructors may rotate through the daily activities to provide the highest quality of program, and are trained and cleared to independently supervise students.
Job Duties
Collaborate with site coordinator/liaison and teachers. Follow established methods for documenting lessons, as well as student progress. Read and become familiar with all lessons provided prior to instruction. Collaborate with teachers about support for instructional delivery. Assist teachers in securing materials and supplies for instruction and student use.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and expectations of an Enrichment Instructor (Counselor) under the Department of Extended Learning and the School District of Palm Beach County, as outlined in any District Handbook and/or Manual.
• Be responsible for assisting teachers during academic/instructional enrichment programming (e.g., project-based learning activities, science projects, etc.);
• Provide enrichment instruction designed to both enrich and engage students: establish a welcoming learning environment that encourages high expectations and promotes shared responsibility.
• Provide hands-on instruction; use a variety of methods and materials;
• Provide positive feedback to students to foster self-esteem.
• Provide guidance, positive feedback, and encouragement to help students foster self-esteem and achieve their intellectual, social, and emotional potential;
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials to support instruction;
• Assist teachers in establishing a welcoming learning environment that encourages high expectations and promotes shared responsibility;
• Provide homework assistance to students;
• Attend all professional development and training sessions:
Additional Professional Responsibilities
• Arrive on time.
• Follow established methods for clocking in/out each day.
• Follow established methods for security and emergency procedures.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Follow strict deadlines and be highly organized. Take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity in resolving issues. Read, interpret, and apply rules of the 21st Century Learning Center Grant Application. Participate as a team player to enhance student achievement. Be self-motivated.
• Knowledge of best-practices for mentoring and supporting the developmental and intellectual needs of the targeted student population for 21st Century Learning Center services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Excellent boundaries when working with children.
• Excellent classroom management and behavior management skills.
• Ability to:
Pay and Benefits
• Pay: $16.27 per hour
General Information
Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board; Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package; 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. Any applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined in the policies will not be hired.
• 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).
• Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
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 School District actively encourages qualified applicants of all ethnic groups and both sexes to seek available employment opportunities with the School District of Palm Beach County.
Tobacco-Free Workplace
• 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.
Authority
• 1001.41(i)&(2); 1001.42(25); 1012.23(1), F.S.
Implemented
• 1001.42(5); 1001.43(11), F.S.
History
• New: 6/02/76;
• Revised: 6/16/87; 7/22/87; 6/16/06; 7/1/09