Architecture/Construction CTE Teacher - State Teacher I - Campus at Lookout Mountain.
About the role
The position is open exclusively to Colorado state residents. This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies at various DYS facilities across the state. The Division of Youth Services (DYS) oversees a range of residential and non-residential services for youth aged 10 to 21, including detention, commitment, and parole. DYS manages fifteen secure facilities and contracts with numerous private providers. Additionally, DYS administers juvenile parole services and oversees the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a state-funded program.
Description Of Job
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Work arrangements can be subject to change at any time.
Summary Of This Position
This work unit provides academic, vocational, and work force readiness education in institutional facilities. It also offers professional consultation to community programs serving DYS youth and collaborates with other state and community agencies.
Primary Job Duties
Establishes and maintains an appropriate classroom setting through effective classroom management and engagement strategies tailored to student needs, including the use of PBIS and behavior tools.
Affirms new and continuing students using multiple assessment methods and collects evidence of learning. Designs and implements a variety of assessment tools aligned with state standards and critical skills.
Selects and implements research-based education strategies, including technology, to accommodate multi-age/multi-level students.
Ensures effective accommodations for special education students and communicates progress data for progress monitoring.
Follows the DYS instructional framework, ensuring daily learning objectives and relevant learning with appropriate assessments, meeting the needs of all youth.
Ensures accurate educational records are maintained in IC and/or Trails, meeting deadlines.
Uses technology to design, upload information, and take attendance daily, grading work appropriately.
Maintains communication with Central Education Office members, principals, treatment providers, and other teachers to review student and school progress.
Develops comprehensive plans for subject matter implementation in line with education goals and school development plans.
Participates in professional and staff safety development and applies learning accordingly.
Assists in the safety and security of the school and facility by supervising residents, tools, and materials, providing immediate assistance as necessary.
Adheres to Division of Youth Services and facility policies, adheres to the trauma-informed culture and expectations, and uses motivational interviewing, sanctuary model, and restorative justice language and frameworks.
Follows leave policy and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Please read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions prior to completing the application. Documentation must be uploaded to be considered. There will be no exceptions to timelines for providing documentation - all documents must be uploaded and transcripts must include school name, your name, and all pages. This is the first evaluation in the selection process.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
Current, valid Interim Teacher license or Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization substituting for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.
The educational and experience requirements of the Colorado Community College System for a vocational credential substituting for the degree and license requirements.
Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:
Architecture and Construction CTE issued by Colorado Department of Education.
Professional work experience relevant to teaching hands-on skills and/or work readiness.
Program development experience.
Experience with programming for post-secondary and secondary youth.
Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth.
Proficient use of data to inform instructional practice.
Trauma-informed practices and knowledge as it applies to at-risk populations and classroom instruction.
Community and work-related experience relevant to the current job market.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with implementing articulated systems and structures with fidelity.
Understanding of classroom-based behavioral interventions.
Able to build rapport with students while maintaining boundaries.
Experience with urban and at-risk populations.
Education and Training Interpersonal Skills.
Oral Communication.
Oral Comprehension.
Problem Sensitivity & Solving.
Attention to detail.
Strong decision-making skills and follow-through.
Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members, and the judicial system.
Ability to collaborate and problem-solve, ask for and use feedback, and create a positive culture and climate.
Conditions of Employment:
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 and DIANA Screener.
For those with direct contact with adults at the Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, and Veterans Community Living Centers: CAPS.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License.
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.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application and explain why it should not disqualify them from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment if applicable.
CDHS Selection Process Explanation:
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.
Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis will rate your qualifications based on the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications listed above.