About this role
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSTION TITLE
Resource Assistant
ASSIGNMENT
Resource Assistant - Student Support Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Provide own transportation
- Must maintain valid Florida driver's license and maintain a good driving record showing no DUI convictions
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physical requirements may increase based on specific job requirements
- Training in parenting skills and/or child development
- Knowledge of the school system
- Bilingual (Spanish)
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Makes home visits as requested by schools through Brief Service Referral (BSR).
- Works cooperatively with schools and staff to meet needs of students/families.
- Visits schools to determine needs of students.
- Visits families to determine needs of the families (i.e., clothing, food, medical services, etc.)
- Maintains close coordination with school personnel and district social workers.
- Prepares reports (as required) and maintains records.
- Maintains a file of community resources and eligibility requirements.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE
According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555 [email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Reformatted 7/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 1/10/2022
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
- Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
- Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
- Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
- Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
- Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
- Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
- Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over