Cte Teacher - State Teacher I - $2,000 Sign-On Incentive - Spring Creek.

Department Information

$2,000 Sign-On Incentive

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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

Division of Youth Services

Spring Creek Youth Services Center

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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

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Description of Job

Summary Of This Position

This work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and work force readinness education in conjunction with life skills and social emotional learning to youth in institutional facilities. This work unit provides professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth and establishes and maintains collaboration with other state and community agencies that provide, supplement or monitor education services.

This position exists to provide classroom instruction in CTE and related subjects to include Social Emotional Learning topics to committed youth in secondary and post secondary tracks in a safe and trauma informed environment. The teacher takes responsibility for knowledge of current state standards in the area of CTE, in the use of technology for teaching and learning, and related subjects including best practice and research in teaching and learning.

Primary Job Duties

Classroom Teacher. Establishes and maintains an appropriate classroom setting through the use of effective classroom management skills and engagement strategies specific to student needs to include implementation of the PBIS system and behavior tools. Assesses new and continuing students using multiple assessment methods and collecting multiple pieces of evidence of learning. Prepares unit lesson plans and daily plans that are aligned with state standards and the critical skills needed; designs and implements a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress that correlate to standards-based education and with appropriate rigor. Implements a variety of research-based education strategies (including technology) to accommodate multi-age/multi-level students.

Selects behavior and classroom management techniques to apply within the framework of DYS. Ensures effective accommodations are followed for special education students and student on special plans while also communicating growth and data needed for progress monitoring.

Ensures that the DYS instructional framework is followed with daily learning objectives and relevant learning with appropriate assessments while meeting the needs of all youth; understand and use the instructional model. Ensure accurate educational records are in IC and/or Trails while meeting deadlines. Uses these skills for subbing in other classrooms as required. Use the technology appropriate and as expected to design, upload information and lessons while taking attendance daily and grading work appropriately.

Meetings, Professional Development, and Progress Monitoring. Meets informally and in scheduled meetings with the Central Education Office members, principal, treatment providers and other teachers to review student and school progress. Develop comprehensive plans for implementation of the subject matter in line with the education goals and in alignment with school development plans and quality standards. Participate in professional and staff safety development and apply learning accordingly. Assure appropriate boundaries and effective presentation in the classroom and workplace. Use data effectively and with MTSS processes, progress monitoring, educational advocacy, and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT). Monthly reviews of content to principal.

Supportive to Culture and Safety of Facility. Assist in the safety and security of the school and facility by supervising residents, tools, and materials effectively and providing immediate assistance as necessary within the facility. Consistently knowing and following policy and procedures of the Division of Youth Services and the facility as well as safety procedures for classrooms and youth. Adhere to the trauma-informed culture and expectations. Know and use Motivational Interviewing, Sanctuary Model to include small group processes and Restorative Justice language and frameworks; follow expectations for IRs. Adhere to Code of Conduct and professional norms of behavior. Follow leave policy and procedures.

And Other Duties as Assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must provide all supporting documents to be considered for this position.

Experience MUST be described in detail on your application to receive credit

Education/ Licensure/ Certification / Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.

And

• Current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

Substitutions:

• Current, valid Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization, Initial Special Services, or Special Services license will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.
• Current, valid Interim Teacher license, or Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.

Preferred Candidates Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with at-risk youth.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Experience developing, implementing, and/or monitoring educational programming, standards-based curriculum, and trauma-responsive/restorative environments.

Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong decision-making skills and follow through.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system.
• Ability to collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Attention to detail.

Conditions Of Employment

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
• Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
• Travel - Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado drivers license.
• Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, please contact [email protected]
• CDE Teaching License; In-Field or HQ eligible in CTE
• Annual Flu vaccination is required
• On or after October 31, 2021, each facility shall ensure all newly hired employees or support staff members are fully vaccinated at the time of hire or receive their first dose of a two-dose protocol, or a single-dose vaccination, prior to providing any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of first dose prior to providing care.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
• Must be able to pass Escape and Evade training.
• Full Background - CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License Verification (if applicable), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services Only), For those with direct contact with children: Trails check - For those with direct contact with adults at the Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers and Veterans Community Living Centers: CAPS
• Special Qualifications:
• Must be 21 years old or older.