Stem Teacher Jobs

About The Position

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

• 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