JOB
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.
About the Division of Youth Services: 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.
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
Summary of this position: The work unit exists to educate adjudicated youth in a positive learning environment that fosters high academic expectations, development of 21st century skills, vocational, and work force readiness, individual responsibility for learning, and maintains a safe setting. This work unit provides professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth and establishes and maintains collaboration with internal and external stakeholders that provide, supplement, or monitor education services.
This position exists to provide classroom instruction in assigned academic content and workforce and career related curriculum in science, math, social studies and literacy in alignment with CDE state standards and outcomes while also including 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 related to credential while including workforce readiness skills and outcomes, the use of technology for teaching and learning, and other related subjects including best practice and research in teaching and learning.
Primary Job Duties:
Classroom Teacher. 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
Meetings, Professional Development, and Progress Monitoring. Meets informally and in scheduled meetings with the Central Education Office members, principal, treatment providers and other teachers to review student and school progress information about youth while maintaining accurate records and information about youth. 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, create MTSS responsive plans along with progress monitoring, participate as an effective educational advocacy, and serve as needed in site-based meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT)and committees. Monthly reviews of content to principal and uploading all documents as required electronically.
Supportive to Culture and Safety of Facility. Assist in the safety and security of the school and facility by supervising residents’ tools, and materials effectively 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 to include Implementation Procedures as well as 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; follow expectations for IR's. Adhere to Code of Conduct and professional norms of behavior. Follow leave policy and procedures.
And Other Duties as Assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
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.
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
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We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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