Special Education State Teacher I - Mount View Youth Services Center in Lakewood, CO

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　　Special Education State Teacher I - Mount View Youth Services Center in Lakewood, CO

　　Salary

　　$68,100.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Lakewood, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　IKA 01982 01/24/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Division

　　OCYF - Mount View Youth Services Center

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　7862 W. Mansfield Parkway Lakewood, CO. 80235

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Department Information

　　This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

　　This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2023 - June 30th 2024

　　Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.

　　Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

　　Division of Youth Services - Mount View Youth Services Center

　　About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

　　We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

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　　Description of Job

　　Purpose of this Position:

　　This work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and other education-related services to youth in institutional facilities, to provide professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth, and to establish and maintain collaboration with other state and community agencies that provide or monitor education services.

　　This position exists to provide classroom instruction related to the needs of youth in special education. Subjects may include, but not limited to, Language Arts, Math, and Social Emotional Learning standards to committed youth in a safe and trauma informed environment. The teacher takes responsibility for knowledge of current state standards in literacy, math, and comprehensive health, special education law, in the area of technology instruction, and related subjects including best practice and research in teaching and learning.

　　Primary Job Duties:

　　Establishes and maintains an appropriate classroom setting through the use of effective classroom management skills and engagement strategies specific to student need to include progressive discipline, progressive skills, and interventions for behavior and academics. Assesses new and continuing students using multiple assessment methods and collecting multiple pieces of evidence of learning that include progress monitoring and standards based education with appropriate rigor and to reflect reading and writing tasks.

　　Prepares daily and unit lesson plans that are aligned with state standards, DYS power standards, and the critical skills needed and/or the CCSS content standards. Must document and submit digitally. Implements a variety of research-based education strategies (including technology) to accommodate multi-age/multi-level students to include project based learning and skills orientated focus. Ensures that the DYS instructional framework is followed with daily learning objectives and relevant learning that is scaffolded to meet the needs of all youth. This includes implementing interventions, IEP accommodations and modifications, IGCP goals, and behavioral plans with fidelity. Must utilize curriculum which is personally designed or prescribed.

　　Ensures educational records are in IC and/or Trails while meeting deadlines to include daily attendance and weekly grades based on academics. Selects behavior and classroom management techniques to apply within the framework of DYS. Ensuring effective accommodations are followed for special education students while also communicating growth and data needed for progress monitoring. Uses these skills for subbing in other classrooms as required; assures if a substitute is needed for classroom, robust lessons are left and timely.

　　Specific Duties Include:

　　Provide ongoing data and feedback to the Special Education Coordinator regarding students’ needs, information for appropriate goals and objectives as related to the IEP, and share Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) strategies in which to utilize to enhance instruction and opportunities for the success of students with an IEP.

　　Determines the level of complexity and standards to use for the classroom instruction based on the needs of each student and highest priorities.

　　Determines the information to communicate with necessary stakeholders within a limited time frame.

　　Based on the DYS instructional model and behavioral management structures, determine proactive positive behavioral interventions to implement within the classroom.

　　Decides the themes and the topics used to engage youth.

　　Determines how to integrate real-world career skills into all lessons.

　　Assesses how to create and use rubrics for student work.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:

　　Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, social studies, science, math, humanities, administration, Special Education or a similar degree type AND

　　License Requirement: (Please provide your license number to remain in consideration)

　　Current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in Special Education Substitutions: Out-of-state Professional Teacher license with a Special Education endorsement will substitute for a Colorado License. Please attach your license if it is not associated with CO.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Dual endorsements or documentation of ability to be Highly Qualified in multiple content areas.

　　Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth

　　Experience with differentiated instruction; developing lessons/curriculum and providing differentiated instruction

　　Proficient use of assessment data to inform instructional practice

　　Professional Special Education Teacher License

　　Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Experience writing Individual Education Programs

　　Experience with implementing articulated systems and structures with fidelity

　　Knowledge and experience implementing IDEA within the school setting

　　Knowledge of effective research-based instructional strategies

　　Understandings of classroom-based behavioral interventions

　　Able to build rapport with students while maintaining boundaries

　　Experience with urban and at-risk populations

　　Secondary school experience

　　Education and Training

　　Interpersonal Skills

　　Oral Communication

　　Oral Comprehension

　　Problem Sensitivity & Solving

　　Safety and Security

　　Technology enhance instruction

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　Must be 21 years old or older

　　Some travel may be required to attend meetings and/or a professional development or training within the state.

　　CDE teacher license or emergency authorization qualification

　　Able to pass Escape and Evade training

　　Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.

　　Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.

　　Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

　　APPEAL RIGHTS:

　　If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

　　An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

　　For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Supplemental Information

　　How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

　　The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

　　For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

　　About Us:

　　If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

　　Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

　　Medical and dental health plans

　　Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

　　Paid life insurance

　　Short- and long-term disability coverage

　　11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

　　BenefitHub state employee discount program

　　Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

　　Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

　　Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

　　*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

　　information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

　　Our Values:

　　We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

　　Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

　　We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

　　Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

　　We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

　　Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

　　We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

　　ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

　　THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

　　Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

　　The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

　　Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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　　Are you at least 21 years of age at the time of submitting this application?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you have an endorsement in Special Education on your license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Please provide your teaching license number and list endorsements, if applicable.

　　04

　　If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

　　05

　　Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

　　06

　　What is your highest completed level of education?

　　None

　　Associates

　　Bachelor

　　Master's

　　Professional

　　07

　　How much teaching experience do you have?

　　0-1 year

　　2-4 years

　　4+ years

　　08

　　Are you a Veteran requesting Veteran's Preference? Please attach a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 form to the application for review.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

　　Yes

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