Substitute Teacher (Temporary) at Platte Valley YSC in Greeley, CO

State of Colorado•Greeley, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position not extending beyond 12 months. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This posting will be open until filled and is filling multiple vacancies. All applications will be reviewed as they come in until all positions are filled; applicants are advised to apply early. The posting will close on 12/1/2026. 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. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
No felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full background check and reference check required.
Must successfully complete the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
Must disclose any prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination on the application and explain why it should not disqualify you from the current position.
Must provide employee number from prior State employment if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Works with State Teacher I’s and the Principal to determine what classrooms need additional support based on specific lesson plans.
Covers classes/substitutes when needed.
Sits with students to help with guided class work or computer based work, to include supporting students in special education in a paraprofessional role as needed.
Informs the principal of testing commitments.
Implements safety procedures and policies in a safe trauma informed setting.
Maintains a secure test environment and proctors MAP test, state mandated tests, and GED tests for identified students.
Creates and maintains a testing schedule that is communicated to all parties.
Takes and monitors tests, testing information, and results.
Downloads reports from tests and various databases to include in assessment reports, for MDT and IEP meetings, and as requested by the school principal.
Enters testing data into spreadsheets, forms, and tools to be used by multiple stakeholders in a timely manner.
Works with teachers and staff to create a safe testing environment.
Assists with giving tests orally as needed.
Follows up on monthly, quarterly, and annual educational data collection required.
Collects information for MTSS, MDT, and other meetings to include treatment teams.
Assists in treatment team data and information sharing.
Updates and sends monthly data sheets and MTSS information to principal and DYS Education Director via email attachments.
Monitors attendance and grades to report to principal and DYS education director monthly or as asked.
Maintains organized spreadsheets and documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Classroom supervision in absence of teacher.
Troubleshoots issues with MAP test.
Determines when MTSS data is needed for reports.
Determines what information reports are requesting.
Determines the level of support students may need.