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About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the front‑of‑the‑line of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces STP‑K Counselor positions for 2026. Eligible children for STP‑K are recruited from preschool programs in or around Miami‑Dade County and are receiving, or eligible to receive, services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for moderate‑to‑severe learning and/or behavioral needs. Services are provided at a school in the Sweetwater area. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s individual behavioral and learning difficulties.
The dates of employment for the Counselor position are Monday, June 1 2026, through Friday, July 31 2026. Counselor hours of employment are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with 30‑minute breaks, Monday‑Friday.
Counselors will be paid $15.00/hour, with overtime pay for any hours in excess of 40 per week. Total compensation will be approximately $5,160. In addition, Counselors may continue to work with the children until 8:00 PM one or two evenings each week while parents participate in weekly parent training groups and will receive overtime pay of up to $500 for these hours, up to $500 for the summer. Returning STP‑K counselors are eligible to receive an additional $500 for the summer. Current students may also arrange for academic course credit through their university departments.
Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom‑based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program including feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and time‑out from positive reinforcement. Counselors also record, track, and enter daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Counselors will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members.
Counselors in the STP‑K deliver the treatment components within both classroom and recreational contexts. Counselors will assist in the following each day:
leading an academic center (i.e., English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Writing)
leading a sport (i.e., soccer, kickball, tee ball)
delivery of treatment components during large‑group instruction periods
assisting in the delivery of an evidence‑based reading intervention
tracking the daily behavioral progress for assigned cases
Sports experience or teaching experience is not a requirement for the STP‑K. Prior to the start of employment, Counselors will be required to read the program manual and to be familiar with the behavior modification program and rules and procedures for daily activities, including the rules and fundamentals for the sports played in the program. Counselors will be required to memorize information such as the operational definitions for the behavior modification system categories, activity rules, rules for classifying behaviors, and other related information. Counselors will need to spend a significant amount of time preparing prior to the start of employment.
During the first two weeks of employment, Counselors will participate in a variety of training activities. Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role‑plays during which staff members will act as counselors and children during activities such as games, drills, discussions, and time‑out.
Qualifications Desired qualifications for Counselors include undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field; and experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after‑school programs, sports programs, daycare programs, and educational programs. Previous experience in teaching, refereeing, or coaching children in sports is also advantageous.
All finalists must clear a Criminal Background Check initiated by the Division of Human Resources at FIU before an offer of employment will be made. All finalists must be digitally fingerprinted and cleared by the FIU Division of Human Resources and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
How to Apply Applicants are required to complete an online application, submit 3 recommendations and a transcript. There is no cutoff date for applying. Applications received after all positions have been filled will be placed on a waiting list. Positions are competitive so interested individuals should apply as soon as possible.
Prospective employees: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in
My Applications .
Internal candidates: To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour.
EEO Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affinitive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the front‑of‑the‑line of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces STP‑K Counselor positions for 2026. Eligible children for STP‑K are recruited from preschool programs in or around Miami‑Dade County and are receiving, or eligible to receive, services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for moderate‑to‑severe learning and/or behavioral needs. Services are provided at a school in the Sweetwater area. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s individual behavioral and learning difficulties.
The dates of employment for the Counselor position are Monday, June 1 2026, through Friday, July 31 2026. Counselor hours of employment are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with 30‑minute breaks, Monday‑Friday.
Counselors will be paid $15.00/hour, with overtime pay for any hours in excess of 40 per week. Total compensation will be approximately $5,160. In addition, Counselors may continue to work with the children until 8:00 PM one or two evenings each week while parents participate in weekly parent training groups and will receive overtime pay of up to $500 for these hours, up to $500 for the summer. Returning STP‑K counselors are eligible to receive an additional $500 for the summer. Current students may also arrange for academic course credit through their university departments.
Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom‑based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program including feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and time‑out from positive reinforcement. Counselors also record, track, and enter daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Counselors will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members.
Counselors in the STP‑K deliver the treatment components within both classroom and recreational contexts. Counselors will assist in the following each day:
leading an academic center (i.e., English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Writing)
leading a sport (i.e., soccer, kickball, tee ball)
delivery of treatment components during large‑group instruction periods
assisting in the delivery of an evidence‑based reading intervention
tracking the daily behavioral progress for assigned cases
Sports experience or teaching experience is not a requirement for the STP‑K. Prior to the start of employment, Counselors will be required to read the program manual and to be familiar with the behavior modification program and rules and procedures for daily activities, including the rules and fundamentals for the sports played in the program. Counselors will be required to memorize information such as the operational definitions for the behavior modification system categories, activity rules, rules for classifying behaviors, and other related information. Counselors will need to spend a significant amount of time preparing prior to the start of employment.
During the first two weeks of employment, Counselors will participate in a variety of training activities. Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role‑plays during which staff members will act as counselors and children during activities such as games, drills, discussions, and time‑out.
Qualifications Desired qualifications for Counselors include undergraduate‑level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field; and experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after‑school programs, sports programs, daycare programs, and educational programs. Previous experience in teaching, refereeing, or coaching children in sports is also advantageous.
All finalists must clear a Criminal Background Check initiated by the Division of Human Resources at FIU before an offer of employment will be made. All finalists must be digitally fingerprinted and cleared by the FIU Division of Human Resources and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
How to Apply Applicants are required to complete an online application, submit 3 recommendations and a transcript. There is no cutoff date for applying. Applications received after all positions have been filled will be placed on a waiting list. Positions are competitive so interested individuals should apply as soon as possible.
Prospective employees: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in
My Applications .
Internal candidates: To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour.
EEO Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affinitive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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