District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Elementary Counselor/Child Development Specialist at Dry Hollow Elementary.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

The Gorge Lifestyle:

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

• Letter of interest;
• Current Resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference
• Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
• Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred) with a major in one or more of the following areas: School Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Child Development Education, Community Health, Teaching, and or Clinical Psychology.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in a school-based internship in School Psychology or School Counseling; and/or have completed two (2) years of successful counseling in private or public school or private practice, and/or other state licensed counselor; and/or have five (5) years of experience in an academic setting.
• Be eligible for a Certificate of Authorization from the Oregon Department of Education as a Child Development Specialist.
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, District drug screen.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Bring an expertise and resource to RTI model around process and developing problem-solving practices that are most effective.

• Provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of school wide, class, and individual behavior and academic programs.

• Provide orientation and support to new students and families, as well as students newly identified as in need of specific plans (i.e., Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504).

• Work with school staff to identify students in need of support or development of social and emotional capacity and skills.

• Implement programs or services that support the school wide systems of behavior and instructional support (i.e., EBS and EBIS).

• Coordinate the school counseling and guidance program.

• Help coordinate and support special education service delivery.

• Have a thorough understanding of the requirements related to state and possibly District standards in Counseling.

• Facilitate communication between student, parent and staff.

• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.

Individual and Group Assessment

• Coordinate the school’s assessment programs, such as the DIBELS, N-Nat, NAEP, and Oregon Statewide Assessment.

• Collaborate with principal and literacy specialist to lead the Effective Behavior and Instructional Support (EBIS) and Effective Behavior Support (EBS) processes.

• Coordinate with principal and special education specialists to implement Referral Management Team processes.

• Conduct and train and support staff in functional behavior assessments and developing and implementing intervention plans.

Planning and Placement

• Review records for new and transfer students.

• Coordinate placement and orientation of students.

Program Implementation/Instruction

• Implement individual behavior plans; consult with and orient teachers to plans.

• Implement or assist in the implementation of guidance curricula including social skills, safety, and related curricula.

• Work directly with students, families, and staff to improve student behavior or emotional functioning.

• Interpret the results of functional behavior, social-emotional, or psychological assessment to families, staff, and the student, as appropriate.

• Provide specially designed instruction in the social, emotional and behavioral realm, as specified on IEPs.

• Participate in the development of IEPs.

Complete Job Descriptions may be obtained at:

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/Domain/51

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• External applicants will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for a religious or medical exception.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.