Temp Teacher Aide - Grand Mesa Youth Services - Grand Junction
Temp Teacher Aide - Grand Mesa Youth Services - Grand Junction
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USD 22 - 22
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Job Description
Department Information
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and nonresidents of Colorado.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
About the Division of Youth Services:
The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and nonresidential 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are preadjudicated sentenced or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and nonresidential service providers throughout the State. For preadjudicated youth the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 9194; a Statefunded 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.Division of Youth Services Mission:
It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services to protect restore and improve public safety through a continuum of services and programs that: Effectively supervise juvenile offenders promote offender accountability to victims and communities and build skills and competencies of youth to become responsible citizens. The Division also adheres to the concepts embodied in the Five Core Values and the Five Key Strategies which are shown below. 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: of Job
Specific scheduling requirements: MTh 74pm and every other Fri 73pm.
Job Duties:
Classroom Management. Establishes and maintains an appropriate classroom setting through the use of effective classroom management skills. Assesses new and continuing students. Delivers lesson plans as designed by permanent instructor. For longterm substitution of the regular classroom teacher prepares daily and unit lesson plans that are aligned with state standards. Implements a variety of research based education strategies (including technology) to accommodate multiage/multilevel students. Designs and implements a variety of assessment tools to evaluate students progress that correlate to standards based education.
Implementation & Goals.Meets informally and in scheduled meetings with the principal and other teachers to review student and school progress. Develop comprehensive plans for implementation of the subject matter in the line with the education goals. Participates in professional and staff safety development.
Data & Student Advisory. Performs other school related assignments as necessary such as but not limited to student staffing entering data into trails and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Other Duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Educational Requirements
- Associates degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
- Two years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) will substitute for the degree requirement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g. ACT WorkKeys) will substitute for the degree requirement but a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required if using this substitution.
Preferred qualifications:- Substitute teaching license
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
- Selfstarter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with high school aged youth
- Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services) Trails check (direct contact with children) CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes Regional Centers Veterans Community Living Centers)
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- The Diana Screen a sexual risk screening tool is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.
- Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Preservice Training Academy Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
- 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 applicants 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.
Supplemental Information
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Our Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst 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 preemployment 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 ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
