Chehalis- Mental Health Specialist (OSE)

This posting is for Mental Health Specialist at Orin C. Smith Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. It is a Classified, Non-Represented, hourly position. The position is 6.5 hours per day, 185 days per year, with an anticipated schedule of 8 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm. The 185 days includes the 180 day school year, 4 days before the school year starts, and 1 day after the school year ends.

This position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by 3 p.m., October 2, 2025.

Required Attachments :

• Cover letter, including how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position.
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• College transcript

Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits :

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off and VEBA are also benefits outlined in the Unrepresented Employees Group Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination :

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator : Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator : Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator : Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator : Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address : 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532