* * * IMPORTANT Salary Information * * *
BE AWARE: Many District positions are scheduled to work LESS than 12 months per year and LESS than 40 hours per week. Actual salary paid may be different from the 12 months per year and 40 hours per week default salary range example that is posted above.
Actual salary paid for all positions will be based on:
- Number of hours that are scheduled to work per week, and
- Number of days / months that are scheduled to work per year.
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 (or PX 48777).
Applications
Changes cannot be made once an application has been submitted. An application may be withdrawn, but not deleted.
Resume
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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) in order to be eligible to work for the District. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
- Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board;
- Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package; and
- 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. In addition, 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. The medical examination may consist of a physical examination and/or testing for potentially impairing, disabling, communicable and terminal diseases or conditions including, but not limited to, tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases, carcinoma, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, muscular skeletal diseases or disorders, hearing and visual impairments, mental or nervous disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse.
- Non-Instructional Applicants applying for some clerical positions will be required to take a Keyboarding Test. The applicants for those positions will have to meet the Word per Minute (WPM) requirement for the given position.
District Responsibilities
Follows policies: Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
Conduct: 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.
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. Such records, I understand, may include reasons for termination of employment, reasons for discharge from military services, criminal history, on-the-job performance, educational records, or any other personal information which may not otherwise be obtained without prior agreement. Included in this grant of authority is my permission to former employers.
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. 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.
Applicants with a disability shall be considered for employment if they are qualified and meet the safety and performance requirements of the position.
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. As provided on the employment application, the District will provide a hiring preference for prospective employees who do not use tobacco or tobacco products.
Veteran's Preference
To learn more about applying for Veteran’s Preference, click here.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working collaboratively in a group/team environment
- Excellent customer service and listening skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Commitment to multicultural awareness and strong cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with people (students, staff, faculty, college leaders, state and national agencies, etc.) from a wide array of cultures
- Ability to identify and solve problems; excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct counseling in a professional and ethical manner.
- Positive can-do attitude to help motivate students to achieve short and long-term goals
- Must be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the students (work day and/or evenings, occasional weekend)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Adult General Education students with support and guidance.
- Foster and manage partnerships with community agencies and businesses to provide employment opportunities and career advancement for underemployed and unemployed students in the programs.
- Recruit and advise new and returning Adult Education students and assisting them in achieving their educational goals in accordance with the purpose and goals of Palm Beach County Adult and Community Education Department.
- Coordinates referrals to campus and community-based services as required while the student is enrolled with a special emphasis on increasing student retention and completion in the Adult Education programs.
- Recruits new students into the Adult Education programs under the direction of the Program Manager.
- Works closely with partners in the community to provide employment opportunities to underemployed and unemployed students in the Adult Education programs.
- Expand network of employers and business organizations in targeted career pathway industry sector.
- Provides comprehensive career counseling services, with specialized strategies to help students select a career and/or training program.
- Maintain system for tracking students along career and education goals.
- Coordinates wrap-around services for students through Adult Education Department resources and community assistance programs.
- Remains current in community referrals, career planning, academic advising, state-mandated educational requirements, and research on working with students from underrepresented populations.
- Communicate regularly with key staff at community partner organizations and work collaboratively to develop and strengthen student support networks, referrals, and recruitment pipelines.
- Assist with employment search and work place learning opportunities or job placement.
- All other duties assigned by supervisor.
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