This position is Open Until Filled.

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Educational Assistant IV-Media PT. 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: “Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.”

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:

1. Complete District Application
2. Letter of interest;
3. Current Resume;
4. Two (2) recent letters of reference 

Job Purpose Statement/s: Assists students and staff in accessing media center resources by performing a wide variety of clerical duties including filing, ordering, maintaining inventory and records for all incoming and outgoing audio-visual materials and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers inquiries regarding materials or refers persons to media center specialist for technical assistance.
• Assists students, staff, parents and patrons in accessing media center resources.
• Maintains current inventory of all audio-visual materials and equipment assigned to media center.
• Coordinates with staff and supplier for scheduling, ordering and receiving of audio-visual materials.
• Coordinates with staff for scheduling audio-visual equipment needs.
• Orders supplies and recommends materials and equipment, as needed.
• Operates media center equipment to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Makes minor repairs of audio-visual materials and equipment and routes major repairs to appropriate resource.
• Assists in maintaining a current inventory of all audio-visual materials and equipment assigned to the media center.
• Assists in the annual inventory of all equipment and materials assigned to the center.
• Performs clerical duties, including typing, filing, sorting, copying, collating, and stapling.
• Composes routine letters, memos, requisitions, and other related information.
• Maintains accurate records of all audio-visual materials and equipment checked out of the center.
• Participates in and maintains records for inter-district, inter-agency and community loan programs.
• Orders media materials for classroom use and routes to staff.
• Identifies problems with audio-visual equipment and takes appropriate action.
• Trains and supervises student aides.
• Supervises students by keeping a calm and disciplined atmosphere in the media center.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional materials, as assigned by the Media Center Specialist.
• Delivers materials and equipment to classrooms; sets-up and operates equipment, if required.
• Assists in preparation of graphics and audio-visual materials.
• Prepares media center bulletin boards and other displays.
• Reinforces skills taught by Media Center Specialist and/or classroom teacher.
• Suggests materials and equipment acquisitions as needed.
• Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with staff, students, parents and patrons.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Education Act (ESSEA) (minimum 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Applied Mathematics - 4, Workplace Documents - 4, and Business Writing - 3).

(ASSESSMENT IS OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT.) 

Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of this position. The employee does supervise students in general and may exercise lead responsibilities over student aides.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of computer operations and applications in a media center.
• Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and its operation and terminology.
• Knowledge of terminology and cataloging systems for media centers.
• Knowledge of student behavior expectations and methods to assure appropriate conduct.
• Ability to learn the operation of telephones, computer systems and other equipment, as required by the position.
• Ability to accurately transfer, record, and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to perform accurate alphabetizing and filing duties.
• Ability to learn to operate and provide basic maintenance for audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to work under tight, inflexible deadline and to respond to emergency audio-visual requests with patience and persistence.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and schedules.
• Ability in basic graphics and art applications.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. External applicants must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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