NON-CLASSIFIED: Transition Teacher / Employability Center



Job Details

NON-CLASSIFIED: Transition Teacher / Employability Center
Employer

State of Colorado

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

DBA-21802-05/2017

Department

Department of Education

Division

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Opening Date

05/31/2017

Department Information

http://www.csdb.org

Vision Statement:  CSDB ... Learning, Thriving, Leading

Mission Statement:  The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational services in safe, nurturing environments.  We empower learners to become self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their communities.

Core Values:
Collaboration; Open, Honest Communication; Respect; Responsibility

Description of Job

 

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: 
This position reports to the Principal of the Employability Center, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to high school and transition-aged students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually-impaired, and who may have other disabilities. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing transition instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment. Works with community employers to provide hands-on transition instruction within a variety of work sites.
 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides services to high school and transition students in the area of on and off campus job placements, vocational exploration activities, portfolio development, career counseling, college enrollment, and the development of transition plans, resumes and biographies.
  • Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to life skills and career development in each student.
  • Serves as liaison between the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) and other agencies/educational programs as needed; e.g., Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill, AspenPointe, and local school districts.
  • Provides support to elementary and middle school teachers in the provision of Transition Services curricula and related activities.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with community job sites utilized for student employment.
  • Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, adapts instructional materials, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal of the Employability Center, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
  • Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, daily living skills, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices relative to students served, parent relations and teamwork.
  • Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and work activities.
  • Serves as a Student Advocate for assigned students.
  • Coordinates effectively with other program service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
  • Positively serves as a team member in the Employability Center, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
  • Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
  • Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
  • Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights


QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Special Education, Deaf Education, or Education of the Visually Impaired.
  • Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist:Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing or Visually Impaired, and/or Secondary Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Specialist.
  • Experience teaching / working with young adults who are special needs, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and/or Blind/visually impaired in an educational or vocational environment.
  • If assigned as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) ... ability to demonstrate competency in Braille by the end of the first instructional year, as evidenced by possession of a CDE Certificate of Braille Competency.
  • Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at a required skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and per school policy / procedure.  Required level is based upon assignment; i.e., Advanced (3+) if assigned with students who are Deaf/HH, Novice (0+) if assigned with students who are blind/visually impaired.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with high school and transition-aged students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired within a variety of settings
  • As appropriate ... Knowledge of Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for students with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities
  • 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
  • Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, classroom management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employers at community job sites
  • Ability to organize and coordinate all documentation necessary to the operations of the Employability Center using appropriate computer technology
  • Ability and willingness to travel to and from off-campus job sites, which may require travel in adverse weather conditions, and/or to and from students' home area to provide transition services
  • Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting
  • Strong, positive interpersonal skills
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Full-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August to June).
  • The annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, and based upon appropriate education and experience.
  • Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed or implied contract.
  • Excellent benefits.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Selected applicants must verify experience / highest degree held.
  • Direct deposit of paycheck is required.
  • CSDB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.
  • Selected applicant 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, "Trails" check (child abuse records), employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
     

Supplemental Information

 
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.


How To Apply:
In addition to the submission of a complete on-line application (to include salary history and references), please upload the items listed below to your on-line application:

Letter of Interest
Current Resume
Recent Letters of Recommendation, with signature
Copies of All Transcripts
Copy of Educator Certification

 
CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and its Board are committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. CSDB does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or veteran status. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or unwelcome behavior under any CSDB program or activity on the basis of disability, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or veteran status.  The following persons are designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy:  Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Manager (employee complaints) /Jon Vigne, Director of Special Education (student/parent/public complaints) at CSDB, 33 N. Institute Street, Colorado Springs, CO  80903 (Phone:  719-578-2100 / Fax: 719-578-2239). *Nondiscrimination in relation to genetic information is applicable to employment only.
 

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01
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, "Trails" check (child abuse records), 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
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Have you ever been non-renewed, or resigned in lieu of non-renewal?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If the position of Transition Teacher is assigned as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), the position requires the ability to demonstrate competency in Braille by the end of the first instructional year, as evidenced by possession of a CDE Certificate of Braille Competency. Do you currently meet this requirement, or are you willing and able to meet this requirement as indicated?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If the position of Transition Teacher is assigned to work with students, staff and others who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, the position requires proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level or above, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and per school policy/procedure. Please check one box below to describe / indicate your current level of ASL proficiency.
  • SUPERIOR - Able to have a fully shared conversation, with in-depth elaboration for both social and work topics.
  • ADVANCED - Able to have a generally shared conversation with good, spontaneous elaboration for both social and work topics.
  • 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.
  • SURVIVAL - Able to discuss basic social and work topics with responses generally 1-3 sentences in length.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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