University of South Florida is hiring: Student Services Consultant in Tampa

Dept Number/Name: 0-1775-000 / Inst for School Comm Partnersh College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of Education Salary Plan: Administrative Job Code/Title: 9506 / Program Planner_Analyst Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $66,000 - $80,000 Position Number: 00043191 Position is located in Tallahassee, FL ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrative Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners' decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy. POSITION SUMMARY: The Student Services Consultant will collaborate with School Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work, School Nursing, and Medicaid Consultants as part of the Student Support Services Project. The Student Support Services Project is physically located in the FDOE in Tallahassee, Florida. The Student Services Consultant is responsible for collaborating, communicating, disseminating information, and providing leadership to school districts, other discretionary projects and the FDOE regarding effective school mental health practices and programs. The consultant will provide strong leadership in promoting the implementation and delivery of effective school mental health practices and services, and in utilizing an integrated student support services model within a multi-tiered system of supports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Off campus, position is located in Tallahassee. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides guidance, support, training, and technical assistance (face-to-face, phone, and written) to Florida school district personnel focused on the implementation of effective instruction and intervention processes and practices; strategies for providing school-based mental health prevention and intervention services; student progression; resiliency education and skill building; statewide assessment requirements; attendance; student evaluations; and student records. Develops and disseminates technical guidance and professional development materials; organizes and facilitates regional trainings and technical assistance sessions to school and district personnel; and provides technical assistance to school district personnel on implementation of integrated student services practices. Promotes best practices in the professional delivery of school-based services, including the use of an integrated student services model that emphasizes evidence-based instruction and interventions within a multi-tiered systems of supports. Collaborates with other state consultants (School Counseling, School Psychology, School Nurse, School Social Work, and Positive Behavior Support) to develop training, technical assistance, and products designed to promote an integrated approach to research-based practices for student services personnel in Florida. Serves as liaison and provides technical assistance to the FDOE, other state and community departments and agencies, professional associations, and university training programs. Provides guidance regarding the role of student services personnel in providing comprehensive services in Florida school districts; best practices in providing services to students at-risk for academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health problems; and facilitating linkages between school districts and other agencies that serve students at-risk. Conducts analyses of proposed legislation and assists in the development and implementation of State Board of Education rules. Bill analyses occur approximately within the two months prior to and throughout the annual Florida legislative session. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Dept Number/Name: 0-1775-000 / Inst for School Comm Partnersh College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of Education Salary Plan: Administrative Job Code/Title: 9506 / Program Planner_Analyst Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $66,000 - $80,000 Position Number: 00043191 Position is located in Tallahassee, FL ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrative Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners' decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy. POSITION SUMMARY: The Student Services Consultant will collaborate with School Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work, School Nursing, and Medicaid Consultants as part of the Student Support Services Project. The Student Support Services Project is physically located in the FDOE in Tallahassee, Florida. The Student Services Consultant is responsible for collaborating, communicating, disseminating information, and providing leadership to school districts, other discretionary projects and the FDOE regarding effective school mental health practices and programs. The consultant will provide strong leadership in promoting the implementation and delivery of effective school mental health practices and services, and in utilizing an integrated student support services model within a multi-tiered system of supports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Off campus, position is located in Tallahassee. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides guidance, support, training, and technical assistance (face-to-face, phone, and written) to Florida school district personnel focused on the implementation of effective instruction and intervention processes and practices; strategies for providing school-based mental health prevention and intervention services; student progression; resiliency education and skill building; statewide assessment requirements; attendance; student evaluations; and student records. Develops and disseminates technical guidance and professional development materials; organizes and facilitates regional trainings and technical assistance sessions to school and district personnel; and provides technical assistance to school district personnel on implementation of integrated student services practices. Promotes best practices in the professional delivery of school-based services, including the use of an integrated student services model that emphasizes evidence-based instruction and interventions within a multi-tiered systems of supports. Collaborates with other state consultants (School Counseling, School Psychology, School Nurse, School Social Work, and Positive Behavior Support) to develop training, technical assistance, and products designed to promote an integrated approach to research-based practices for student services personnel in Florida. Serves as liaison and provides technical assistance to the FDOE, other state and community departments and agencies, professional associations, and university training programs. Provides guidance regarding the role of student services personnel in providing comprehensive services in Florida school districts; best practices in providing services to students at-risk for academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health problems; and facilitating linkages between school districts and other agencies that serve students at-risk. Conducts analyses of proposed legislation and assists in the development and implementation of State Board of Education rules. Bill analyses occur approximately within the two months prior to and throughout the annual Florida legislative session. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. FLSB1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree. PREFERRED: Experience in a leadership role in student services. Experience with the delivery of comprehensive school mental health services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Experience and knowledge related to providing effective school-based mental health services. Experience developing and implementing professional development for student services professions, instructional staff, and educational leaders (school, district, state, university partners). PREFERRED: Experience in a leadership role in student services. Experience with the delivery of comprehensive school mental health services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Experience and knowledge related to providing effective school-based mental health services. Experience developing and implementing professional development for student services professions, instructional staff, and educational leaders (school, district, state, university partners). USF Tampa Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. Job Opening Number: 37849 Posting Date: 09/11/2024 Re-Posting Date: 12/10/2024 Posting End Date: 01/09/2025 How To Apply Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. Click here for additional tutorial information. 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