State Teacher Aide - Early Education Center - Deaf​/HH

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Vision Statement: CSDB aspires to be an exemplary global resource for families and professionals that excels in preparing diverse learners to transform the world with PRIDE:
Positive attitude, Respect, Independence, Determination, and Excellence.
Mission Statement: The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), in collaboration with families, school districts and community partners, ... educates and inspires learners throughout the state, birth through age 21, to achieve their full human potential through comprehensive, individualized academic, transition, residential and outreach programs and resources.
These positions are assigned to work in the Early Education Center. This program provides educational, social, and emotional development for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH), and students with additional disabilities to include emotional / behavior, learning, physical / medical and/or cognitive, ensuring a safe environment on campus and in the workplace/community. Provides support to students and teachers under the direction of the teaching staff by assisting in classroom instruction through implementation of lesson plans, use of effective teaching strategies, teaching aids, and working with students in a one-to-one or small group setting (based on Individual Education Program goals and objectives), to manage behavior (may include aggressive and non-compliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe learning environment, and to perform classroom or school administrative support tasks as required.

To provide support to preschool students for diapering and self help skills.

State Teacher Aides (Paraprofessionals) at CSDB are responsible to provide support to students and teachers under the direction of the teaching staff by assisting in classroom instruction through implementation of lesson plans, use of effective teaching strategies, teaching aids and working with students in a one-to-one or small group setting (based upon Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives), to manage behavior (may include aggressive and non-compliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe learning environment, and to perform classroom or school administrative support tasks as required.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with teachers as assigned by producing materials, working with students in a 1:1 or small group situation, implementing behavior management strategies under the guidance of the classroom teacher, school counselor, or program administrator. Assist teachers with daily and weekly cleaning and other duties required for preschool licensure. Also, all other related duties as assigned by supervisor or classroom teacher.
• Monitor / teach classes when the classroom teacher is away for brief periods of time. Attend workshops, team meetings, and department meetings to develop and/or maintain skills and receive updated knowledge pertaining to responsibilities. Files, copies and collates instructional material necessary for administration of classroom or school.
• Supervise students during lunch, snack time, small group settings, and to and from the bus. Monitor and ensure student safety by assisting other staff. Answers phone, and uses phone or intercom system, and utilizes email system to relay necessary information to appropriate staff, students, or parents.
• Collaborate on planning and execution of special projects, parent education workshops, field trips, and daily activities.

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification

Description:

(New)

H7B1XX
STATE TEACHER AIDE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

Substitutions

Two (2) years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) will substitute for the degree requirement

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT Work Keys) will substitute for the degree requirement, but a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required if using this substitution

Special Qualifications:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at an Advanced 3+ required skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and per school policy / procedure is required within set amount of time of hire.

PREFERRED Special Experience Qualifications: One (1) full year of experience working with children/youth who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing or special needs is preferred; e.g., paid child care, teaching, counseling, etc.

NOTE:

One (1) full year of experience is equivalent to 2,080 hours. Applications will be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates (based on preferred experience above) and to identify a top group for…