Math Teacher (State Teacher I) - Platte Valley Youth Services Facility

State of Colorado•Greeley, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position exists to provide classroom instruction in the assigned content and with embedded workforce and career related skills aligned to science, math, and/or literacy skills emphasis with project-based units and engaging lessons. Instructional planning uses CDE state standards and prepared graduate outcomes while also adhering to district initiatives and 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 assigned content as well as workforce readiness skills and outcomes, the appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning, and other related subjects including best practice and research in pedagogy and prosocial youth development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education or a field of study related to the work assignment
A current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth
Proficient use of assessment data to inform instructional practice
Experience building a program
Relevant years of state service
Experience with implementing articulated systems and structures with fidelity
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
Ability to adhere to Safety and Security protocols
Technology enhanced instruction
Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education.
Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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 collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate.
Must be 21 years old or older.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License
Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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
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.
Assist in the safety and security of the school and facility by supervising residents as needed 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 with a focus on 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.
Assure count of materials daily
Adhere to Code of Conduct and professional norms of behavior.
Follow leave policy and procedures.
And Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.