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State of Colorado Temporary Aide in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Temporary Aide
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Temporary Aide
Salary
$17.00 Hourly
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number
DBA-CSDB-Temp-2023
Department
Department of Education
Division
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Opening Date
07/13/2023
FLSA
Determined by Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Joseph Bloom jbloom@csdb.org
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB); 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
https://csdb.colorado.gov/
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
Description of Job
Temporary Aides are called to work on an as-needed basis in the residential program and/or in the classroom; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours. Temporary Aides are not eligible for Shift Differential Pay.
In the residential program, Temporary Aides are responsible to ensure the safety, accountability and well-being of residential students through the after-school hours, and to offer support and learning opportunities presented by the curriculum (a program for the development of living skills) and through collaboration with other staff members who work with assigned students.
In the classroom, Temporary Aides 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 aides and working with students in a one-on-one or a small group setting (based upon Individual Education Program goals and objectives), to manage behavior (may include aggressive and non-compliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment, and to perform classroom or school administration support tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Successful experience working with children or youth required.
Prefer experience with Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing (HOH) children and / or with Blind / Visually Impaired children in an educational environment.
Proficiency in American Sign Language at the Intermediate level is required to work with students who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Shift work required (for work in the residential program) -- afternoon/evening/graveyard, split shifts, and/or weekends, holidays as may be required.
Applicants must be willing and able to: work with children who have emotional problems and who might pose a physical threat (with appropriate training).
Requires medium lifting: i.e., the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (lift and/or transfer children weighing up to 50 pounds), and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move persons or objects. This position also requires walking and/or standing for 6-8 hours during a work shift
Possession of a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License (Regular), if assigned to transport students --please provide a copy with application.
Must successfully complete annual Colorado Department of Education Transportation / driver training requirements if assigned to transport students.
Direct deposit of paycheck is required.
CSDB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.
Selected applicants must comply with the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his / her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A courteous, professional and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback; ability to participate effectively in a team setting and to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective organizational skills; effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Visually Impaired and/or Deafblind and who may have additional disabilities / special needs.
Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Temporary Aides are limited Per Colorado constitution, a temporary employee may work for the State no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is not defined as a calendar or fiscal year, but a rolling 12-month period that begins with the month of the first day of work for the temporary assignment. Appointing Authorities must wait four (4) months before filling the same position.
Temporary Aides may not work over 1,560 hours during the calendar year (Jan-Dec).
As a temporary employee, Temporary Aides pay state, federal and local (if applicable) taxes, Medicare tax, and contribute to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). They also receive Workers' Compensation coverage. A temporary employee does not receive health/dental/life insurance benefits and does not receive annual/holiday pay. Temporary employees are called to work on an as-needed basis; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours.
Supplemental Information
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is actively seeking candidates interested in rewarding part-time / temporary work as Temporary Aides.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis
How To Apply:
In addition to the submission of a complete on-line application (to include references), please upload the items listed below to the on-line application:
Current Resume
Recent letters of recommendation (with signature).
A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Drivers' License must be submitted with application.
If applicable, transcripts must be provided with the application to verify education.
The State of Colorado believes thatequity, diversity, and inclusiondrive 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.
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, Traci K. Monger / Human Resources Manager, at email: tmonger @csdb.org or call (719) 578-2114.
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employment?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current or former Independent Contractor with the State of Colorado at any state agency? (you would have received a 1099 form rather than a W-2 form for your taxes)
Yes
No
03
Temporary Aides assigned to work with students who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (conversational) skill level or above. Please check one box below to describe / indicate your current level of ASL proficiency.
NO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - (May be) Able to provide short single sign and "primarily" fingerspelled responses to some basic questions signed at a slow rate with extensive repetition and rephrasing.
NOVICE - Able to provide single sign and some short phrase / sentence responses to basic questions signed at a slow-to-moderate rate with frequent repetition and rephrasing.
SURVIVAL - Able to discuss basic social and work topics with responses generally 1-3 sentences in length.
INTERMEDIATE - Able to discuss with some confidence routine social and work topics within a conversational format with some elaboration; generally 3-5 sentences in length.
ADVANCED - Able to have a generally shared conversation with good, spontaneous elaboration for both social and work topics.
SUPERIOR - Able to have a fully shared conversation, with in-depth elaboration for both social and work topics.
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Please describe in detail your experience working with children or youth. Please include any experience you have had working with children or youth who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind.
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CSDB operation of hours for the school day are Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:45 pm. Some of our students, who don't reside locally (Colorado Springs Area) remain on campus in our Residential / Student Life program where students live together in a dorm setting. Hours of operation for the Student Life program is Sunday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 8:45 am. Please indicate the shifts you would be available to work as a Temporary Aide.
7:45am - 3:45pm (Day Shift)
3:00pm - 12:00am (Evening Shift)
12:00am - 8:45am (Overnight Shift)
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Do you have a preference working in the Classroom or in the Residential / Student Life programs?
Classroom
Residential
Wherever I am needed / No preference
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Please indicate the days you would be available to work as a Temporary Aide.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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How did you learn about this position?
Required Question
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State of Colorado
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