Social Studies Teacher - State Teacher I - Campus at Mount View

State of Colorado•Lakewood, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and work force readiness 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 English Language Arts and Humanities related subjects to include Social Emotional Learning topics and careers to committed youth in a safe and trauma-informed environment. The teacher takes responsibility for knowledge of current state standards in the area of English Language Arts, in the area of technology instruction, and in related subjects including best practice and research in teaching and learning. This position may provide instruction to secondary and post secondary youth.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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
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.

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
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.