Sherman County School District

65912 High School Loop

Moro, Oregon 97039

JOB POSTING

Position:      Qualified Mental Health Professional/School Outreach Coordinator (Master’s Degree Level). 

Start Date:    November 2021

Salary:           Dependent upon education, endorsements, and experience.  We are offering a generous salary

package with potential additional stipends. This position could range from a 190 day contract to a 260 day contract on the preference of the candidate. Remote options available, but not required. Salary range: $44,018 – $89,978. 

Application 

Deadline:      This position will close on October 22 or will remain open until filled.

Position Description:      

The board, staff, and community of the Sherman County School District are seeking an outstanding Qualified Mental Health Professional/School Outreach Coordinator to join our PK-12 Educational Team.  This candidate will work collaboratively with our K-12 Certified School Counselor, Education Staff, Administration and Sheriff’s Office to provide Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Social Emotional Support, Case Management, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Skills Training, Parenting Support, Behavioral Assessments and Responsive Services. Sherman County School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students, providing an ideal environment for a counselor dedicated to the success of each individual student and family.  

Community Description:

Sherman County is a rural agricultural community with the added economic development provided by wind farms. It is located in North Central Oregon between the deep canyons of the John Day River on the east and the Deschutes River on the west. The Columbia River forms the boundary on the north.

Sherman County enjoys four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, dry and clear. Winters are relatively mild; with occasional heavy snowfall. Wheat is the most important crop here, but the wind farm industry has become a major economic boost for the area. Windsurfing on the Columbia and boating, hunting and fishing are easily accessible from the area.

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please call Wes Owens at 541-565-3500 or email at wowens@sherman.k12.or.us.

 A Complete Application Packet Must Include:

• Official Sherman County School District Application Form (Available from the District)
• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Copy of Pertinent Licenses
• Minimum of two (2) Letters of Recommendation (written within the last 2 years)
• Copies of all transcripts
• Other material as desired

Criminal/sexual misconduct record check and pre-employment drug testing are required for all positions. 

Sherman County School District does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status or genetic information in providing employment, education, or access to benefits of education services, activities and programs in accordance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The District gives preference to veterans in hiring.  If you wish to receive preference for your veterans or disabled veterans status, please include proof of your veterans status with your application materials.