District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of

K-12 School Counselor at Innovations Academy.

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.

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

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."

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 (not required - will assist with obtaining credentials)
• Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

Job Purpose Statement

Advocate for and support every child’s academic, emotional, behavioral, and social development in school communities where all students are safe, known and accepted.

Job Qualifications - Licensure & Experience

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  Master’s Degree or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Counseling, Community Health, and or Psychology.

• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

• Ability to work harmoniously with others

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Ability to provide individual consultation to students and school community.
• Ability to provide small group counseling to students and school community.
• Ability to assist the school principal in resolving individual or group conflict.
• Ability to consult with parents regarding student academic, social, or emotional progress.

Essential Job Functions

Support of School-Wide Systems

• Provide a leadership role in the development and delivery of school-wide and classroom-based behavior and academic programs.
• Provide leadership to the school and district Positive Behavior and Instructional Support (PBIS) team to collect and utilize behavior data for the purposes of developing and monitoring prevention and intervention programs.
• Model the use of school-wide, group, and individual data for effective decision-making using district academic and behavioral protocols.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a system for school-wide positive acknowledgements to reinforce desirable behaviors.
• Assist in the development and delivery of school-wide consequence systems that decrease occurrences of negative behavior.
• Lead in training staff in trauma informed practices, collaborative problem solving and restorative practices.

Support Group & Individual Intervention Programs

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  Work with school staff to identify and intervene with students in need of social emotional support and instruction.
• Implement interventions for students identified as needing strategic supports (such as Check-in/Check-out).
• Implement short-term, goal-oriented counseling for students demonstrating acute need.
• Participate in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) used to develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
• Collaborate as a member of the school risk/threat assessment team(s) to assess and develop safety plans for students who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
• Implement targeted interventions of core guidance curricula including social skills, safety, substance abuse, and related curricula.
• Coordinate with mental health, Department of Human Services, and other community providers to support student success in all environments.
• Consult with school staff regarding the needs of new and transitioning students.

Program Implementation/Instruction

• Support the delivery of the District’s guidance and counseling grade-level standards
• Implement Behavior Support Plans; consult with and orient teachers to plans.
• Oversee the delivery of guidance curricula including social skills, safety, substance abuse, and related curricula.
• Provide information and referral services to students and families in need of food, clothing, shelter, medical, mental health, dental, and other basic needs.

Referral

• Participate in all applicable referral, evaluation planning and evaluation team processes, as they apply to Section 504 and/or Special Education eligibilities.

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 request a religious or medical exemption.

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