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Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

Substitutions:

Two years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) will substitute for the degree requirement. Tutoring knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT WorkKeys) will substitute for the degree requirement.

Job description:

This work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and other education-related services to youth in institutional facilities, to provide professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth, and to establish and maintain collaboration with other state and community agencies that provide or monitor education services, provide transition services, and career readiness services. The purpose of this position is to provide substitute teaching services for an education team as well as provide testing support to the school assessment center in a secure treatment facility and perform the some data entry duties required for educational program monitoring. This may include includes test results, assessment reports, classroom grades, and may include student credits and transcripts. This will include inputting data into the state tracking system. Duties include proctoring GED.

Job Duties:

Guest Classroom Teacher, Test Proctoring, Scheduling and Results Monitoring:

Perform classroom duties for any teacher/staff who are absent by implementing the lesson plans from the teacher and maintaining a safe classroom. Maintain a secure test environment and proctor MAP testing, STAR testing, state mandated tests, and GED tests for identified students and communicate results in an appropriate format. Create and maintain a testing schedule that is communicated to all parties. Track and monitor tests, testing information, results in a digital format and update as needed. Download reports from tests and various databases to include in assessment reports for MDT and IEP meetings, student pre-test results from GED, writing samples, and grades and as requested by school principal. Assure data tracking measures for education outcomes are completed monthly and quarterly.

Educational Assessment and Data Entry:

Enter testing data into spreadsheets, forms, and tools to be used by multiple stakeholders in a timely manner. Work with teachers and staff to create a safe testing environment, assist with giving tests orally as needed, follow up on next educational data collection required. Update and send monthly data sheets and MTSS information to principal and DYS Education Director via email attachments. Monitor attendance and grades to report to principal and DYS education director monthly or as asked. Maintaining organized spreadsheets and documentation.

Classroom Support and Program Assistant Support:

Work with teachers, program assistant and the principal to determine what classrooms need additional support based on specific lesson plans. Provide youth support and help with guided work or computer based work. Assist the special education coordinator with scheduling IEP meetings and sending out meeting notification. Assist with planning information for MDTS and monitoring MDT calendar. Informing the principal of testing commitments. Provide support in implementing and documenting MTSS interventions. Works with the Program Assistant to provide support as needed.

Facility description:

Mount View Youth Services Center - Lakewood, CO 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. About the

Colorado Department of Human Services:

CDHS connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state at every stage of their lives. We serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. Colorado has a state-supervised and county-administered human services system. Under this system, county departments are the main provider of direct services to Colorado's families, children and adults. Many of CDHS's programs, benefits and services — such as food and heating assistance and child welfare — are administered by county human services departments.