Washington State ESD
Student Life Counselor - Morning Shift E
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Student Life Counselor – Morning Shift E
Part-Time/Permanent
Vancouver, WA
Note - This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures.
This recruitment will tentatively close on January 4, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.
Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.
Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We’re looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.
Our Students: Our diverse student body is made up of many faces, backgrounds, and personalities. Our goal is to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing learn, grow, and succeed. WSD is an ASL English bilingual educational environment. We support the attainment of literacy in both languages.
WSD Students are: Bilingual · Empowered · Successful for Today and Tomorrow = the BEST!
About the position: The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 6:30am to 8:30am (Wednesday schedule is 6:00am to 8:30am). This position is not scheduled to work during school closures and breaks (i.e. winter, spring and summer breaks). Morning shift employees are also eligible for additional hours to assist with coverage needs.
Supervise and care for WSD students. Monitor students and assist students with morning routines to prepare for the school day. Supervision of students in all residential areas as well as the cafeteria and the academic buildings.
Support the WSD strategic plan and follow the goals set forth by the residential program mission statement.
Nurture and comfort students to ensure their safety and well-being. Teach and drill students in all areas of emergency procedures.
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors, parents, coworkers, academic staff, community, and organizations as assigned.
Assist students to transition to the academic buildings to ensure they are on time for school.
May supervise and assist students with homework.
Document student behaviors, incidents and/or information in logbook and/or level system book, complete the Daily Student Information form, and write behavior referrals and pupil information forms as needed.
Communicate any problems, concerns or information to supervisors and/or coworkers.
Assist to keep the cottage living areas kept clean, neat, and safe daily.
Other duties as assigned.
High school degree or equivalent.
One school year experience working in an instructional group setting with children.
Proficiency in American Sign Language.
Ability to develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
Ability to coordinate and lead small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
Ability to logically integrate various ideas, intentions and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate information for the purpose of having others learn, understand, and apply specific principles, techniques, or information.
Ability to actively take steps to build a cohesive and results-orientated team.
Must be able to successfully pass state and federal background checks.
Must be willing and able to be a mandated reporter of childhood abuse and neglect.
CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please provide your resume and at least 3 professional references.
Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.
Must be able to pass federal and state criminal background screening.
This position is eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance) except for retirement.
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For membership questions, contact the local Union Representative.
This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures, which includes winter, spring and summer break. This position does not receive spread pay and there is no guarantee of additional work opportunities during school closures. Employees may cash out accrued vacation leave during the school breaks.
Salary information: Salary is set using the State of Washington General government pay scales (Range 40).
Vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays, personal holiday, personal leave day and overtime eligible after 40 hours of work in a week.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email: recruitment@cdhy.wa.gov
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Part-Time/Permanent
Vancouver, WA
Note - This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures.
This recruitment will tentatively close on January 4, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.
Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.
Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We’re looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.
Our Students: Our diverse student body is made up of many faces, backgrounds, and personalities. Our goal is to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing learn, grow, and succeed. WSD is an ASL English bilingual educational environment. We support the attainment of literacy in both languages.
WSD Students are: Bilingual · Empowered · Successful for Today and Tomorrow = the BEST!
About the position: The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 6:30am to 8:30am (Wednesday schedule is 6:00am to 8:30am). This position is not scheduled to work during school closures and breaks (i.e. winter, spring and summer breaks). Morning shift employees are also eligible for additional hours to assist with coverage needs.
Supervise and care for WSD students. Monitor students and assist students with morning routines to prepare for the school day. Supervision of students in all residential areas as well as the cafeteria and the academic buildings.
Support the WSD strategic plan and follow the goals set forth by the residential program mission statement.
Nurture and comfort students to ensure their safety and well-being. Teach and drill students in all areas of emergency procedures.
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors, parents, coworkers, academic staff, community, and organizations as assigned.
Assist students to transition to the academic buildings to ensure they are on time for school.
May supervise and assist students with homework.
Document student behaviors, incidents and/or information in logbook and/or level system book, complete the Daily Student Information form, and write behavior referrals and pupil information forms as needed.
Communicate any problems, concerns or information to supervisors and/or coworkers.
Assist to keep the cottage living areas kept clean, neat, and safe daily.
Other duties as assigned.
High school degree or equivalent.
One school year experience working in an instructional group setting with children.
Proficiency in American Sign Language.
Ability to develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
Ability to coordinate and lead small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
Ability to logically integrate various ideas, intentions and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate information for the purpose of having others learn, understand, and apply specific principles, techniques, or information.
Ability to actively take steps to build a cohesive and results-orientated team.
Must be able to successfully pass state and federal background checks.
Must be willing and able to be a mandated reporter of childhood abuse and neglect.
CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please provide your resume and at least 3 professional references.
Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.
Must be able to pass federal and state criminal background screening.
This position is eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance) except for retirement.
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For membership questions, contact the local Union Representative.
This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures, which includes winter, spring and summer break. This position does not receive spread pay and there is no guarantee of additional work opportunities during school closures. Employees may cash out accrued vacation leave during the school breaks.
Salary information: Salary is set using the State of Washington General government pay scales (Range 40).
Vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays, personal holiday, personal leave day and overtime eligible after 40 hours of work in a week.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email: recruitment@cdhy.wa.gov
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