State Teacher Aide - School for the Deaf

AN OUT OF STATE WAIVER HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM OUTSIDE OF COLORADO. This eligible list will be used to fill ONE fulltime vacancies that work an academic school year (August June).

This position is assigned to work in the School for the Deaf. This program provides educational social and emotional development for students who are Deaf/HardofHearing (D/HH) and students with additional disabilities to include emotional / behavior learning physical / medical and/or cognitive ensuring a safe environment on campus and in the workplace/community. Provides support to students and teachers under the direction of the teaching staff by assisting in classroom instruction through implementation of lesson plans use of effective teaching strategies teaching aids and working with students in a onetoone or small group setting (based on Individual Education Program goals and objectives) to manage behavior (may include aggressive and noncompliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe learning environment and to perform classroom or school administrative support tasks as required. To provide support to preschool students for diapering and self help skills.

• Collaborate with teachers as assigned by producing materials working with students in a 1:1 or small group situation implementing behavior management strategies under the guidance of the classroom teacher or principal. Also all other related duties as assigned by supervisor or classroom teacher.
• Monitor / teach classes when the classroom teacher is away for brief periods of time. Attend workshops team meetings and department meetings to develop and/or maintain skills and receive updated knowledge pertaining to responsibilities. Files copies and collates instructional material necessary for administration of classroom or school. Complete trainings for PreK program.
• Supervise students during snack time small group settings and to and from the bus. Monitor and ensure student safety by assisting other staff. Support selfhelp skills such as diapering. Utilizing email system to relay necessary information to appropriate staff student or parents.
• Collaborate on planning and of special projects Early Years Program field trips and daily activities.

• Two 2 years in a field of study related to the work assignment (see below) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (equivalent to 48 semester credit hours).
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment (i.e. ACT WorkKeys) knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness; i.e. school readiness).

• Persons applying for this position must be willing to work an academicyear schedule (August to midJune) as per established School Calendar (subject to change).
• State Teacher Aide positions at CSDB are nonexempt and employees are eligible to receive overtime pay with a condition of employment that overtime work must be appropriately authorized in advance and may be paid in compensatory time in lieu of cash payment. These positions are not eligible for shift differential pay.
• This position requires medium lifting: i.e. the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move persons or objects.
• Possession of a current valid State of Colorado Drivers License (Regular) is preferred please provide a copy with application.
• Must successfully complete annual Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Transportation / driver training requirements if assigned to transport students.
• Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks employment verification and professional / personal reference checks.

• Ability to work effectively with students who are Deaf / HardofHearing and/or Deafblind and who may have additional disabilities / special needs.
• A courteous professional and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.
• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback; ability to participate effectively in a team setting and to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective organizational skills; effective problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications which may include but is not limited to email Internet word processing electronic calendar presentation development spreadsheet database etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
• Complete all necessary PreSchool trainings and requirements.

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 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 departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit at least two 2 recent letters of recommendation (with signature).
• A copy of current valid State of Colorado Drivers License must be submitted with application.
• Transcripts (or ACT WorkKeys Certificate) must be provided with the application to verify education.

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