Dormitory Counselor 2 - Substitutes (Oregon School for the Deaf) Job at Oregon Department of Education
Initial Posting Date:
12/01/2022
Application Deadline:
01/31/2023
Agency:
Oregon Department of Education
Salary Range:
3,398.00 - 5,148.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Dormitory Counselor 2 - Substitutes (Oregon School for the Deaf)
Job Description:
Dormitory Counselor 2 (Substitutes)
Oregon School for the Deaf
Hourly Pay: $19.60 - $29.70
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening and selection process may begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials without delay as the announcement may be closed at any time without advance notice at the discretion of the agency.
Shift: Swing Shift - eligible for shift differential of $1.00/hour for hours worked from 6pm-6am and anytime worked on the weekend.
Bilingual Requirement: This position requires a minimum of ASLPI level 3 or SLPI:ASL Intermediate. The successful candidate will receive a 5% bilingual differential pay upon successfully passing language assessment.
We are seeking substitute Dormitory Counselor 2s for the
Oregon School for the Deaf
. These positions work as needed.
About Us:
Oregon School for the Deaf: Empowering Students with Language, Culture, and Community.
Our
Oregon School for the Deaf
(OSD), located in
Salem, Oregon
, provides direct 24-hour educational and residential services to approximately 130 students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, kindergarten through age 21. OSD also acts as a resource to the entire state, providing special activities, consultation, and educational services to students, professionals, families, and the public.
All students enrolled at the
Oregon School for the Deaf
(OSD) are entitled to the best education that our resources can provide. Each student is valued as a unique individual, to be treated with dignity, in an atmosphere where individual differences are accepted. The ideal candidates are committed to ensuring that students reach their maximum potential in ASL and English, while also supporting their individual communication needs.
Please enjoy a video from OSD Director, Sharla Jones:
Welcome Message
.
What You Will Do:
Our Residential Program is responsible for maintaining the educational mission of Oregon School for the Deaf and is designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities that promote students' academic endeavors, and which encourage their growth and development. We recognize that learning is not solely academic in nature. A large part of learning inevitably takes place outside the classroom. We are committed to supporting that learning through the residential experiences we provide.
Our dorm counselors are committed to providing students with a safe, comfortable and well-maintained living space in an academically enriching environment.
A day in the life may include:
- Providing residential students with in-sight supervision, living skills instruction, PBIS instruction, recreational and leisure time activities, and a living environment, which is safe, clean, and visually attractive.
- Planning and supervising large and small groups of students for activities such as instructional play, homework or other educational activity, organized leisure time and after school recreation activities.
- Keeping attendance and continuously knowing the location, safety and wellbeing of each student under your care.
- Supervising and/or participating in assisting with sports activities and other extracurricular activities.
- Ensuring that all record keeping is up-to-date, accurate, and complete.
View the job description here
.
What We Are Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associates degree in a behavioral or social science field; OR Eighteen months experience in the skills listed below:
- Communicating on a one-to-one basis or in groups to provide or exchange information.
- Composing written communications such as reports, letters, and memos.
- Organizing time and adapting work to unforeseen needs.
- Assessing, identifying, and meeting the care, treatment, and/or training needs of disabled individuals.
- Applying behavior modification, exercise, living skills, or other training programs in working with disabled individuals.
- Participating with others in the development of training programs for the disabled.
Special Requirements:
ASLPI Level 3
or
SLPI:ASL Intermediate
or better upon hire. You must provide OSD with certification that you are ASLPI or SLPI:ASL certified within 12 weeks of start date
.
Desired Attributes:
Experience (paid or unpaid) working with children ages 5-18 in a school setting, preferable in small groups.
Our Amazing Benefits (prorated for part-time employees):
- Excellent
medical, vision and dentalbenefit package for the employee and qualified family members. Employees pay between 1%-5% of themonthly premiumdepending onplan chosen. We also continue your insurance benefits through the summer months.
- Additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
- Paid days off –
- 9 paid holidays
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
- Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month, with increases every 5 years
- Membership in the
Public Employees Retirement System /Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan.
- Option to enroll in the
Oregon Savings Growth Plan,a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
- A commitment to Wellness with lots of
available resources.
- Access to
Employee Assistance Program.
To apply:
Materials Required – Resume and Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically address how you meet the attributes, skills and experience listed for this position.
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this
video
for help.
Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this
job aid
for help.
The screening of candidates will be based on a review of the cover letter and attached resume. Candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the requested skills and desired attributes as outlined in this announcement will be invited to interview.
Please contact
ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov
if you have any questions about the application process. Failure to complete these steps may result in the disqualification of your application.
About
Salem, Oregon
:
Salem, Oregon’s state capital city, is located in the center of the Willamette Valley. This area, dotted with cities, farms, wineries, and forests, is considered one of the most livable in the country - offering a low cost of living, good schools, and year-round pleasant weather. Salem is located less than one hour from Oregon’s major metropolitan area, Portland, and is approximately an hour and a half from the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountain range, and beautiful Mt. Hood.
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
- You will be represented by the
Service Employees International Union(SEIU).
- Background Check - Applicants will be subject to a fingerprint based criminal history check including driving record. There is a fee (payable by the successful candidate) of $78.50 for the process. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.
- Monitor your Workday account and email, as all communication will be sent electronically. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. You must save your progress accordingly.
- This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy.
- Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the agency recruitment team at
ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
- The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate you must present your I-9
acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
Helpful links and contact information:
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- Learn more about the
Oregon School for the Deaf
-
Understanding the State Application Process
-
Help & Supportwebpage
- Learn more about
Oregon
- For additional information, please contact us by e-mail at
ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.
The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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