Job Coach/Para Educator

Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, provide designated care and support as it relates to post-secondary transition and to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP).   Present students, staff, and families with relevant information, assistance in daily tasks, life skills training and employment opportunities.  Collaborate with staff on transition focused curriculum and student’s IEP related to the student’s individual transition plan.  Promote program goals and growth through professional development and student/family outreach.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct support to students with individual education plans as it relates to post-secondary transition; provide students and families with information to career interests, exploration, and employment preparation and self-advocacy.

• Plan, organize, and provide opportunities for students to explore training and employment options

• Identify and facilitate appropriate modifications within students’ training and work environment

• Assist in administering career assessments and inventories for development of IEP’s and career interests

• Assist with school and community work based learning opportunities

• Communicate regularly with special education teachers regarding particular needs of individual students

• Promote understanding of laws, eligibility requirements and availability of transition services

• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to the assignment

• Perform related duties as assigned

Demonstrate Knowledge and Abilities:

• Transition planning for students with disabilities

• Transition plan development

• Accommodations/modifications in general education

• Behavior management

• Job Coaching

Ability To:

• Work collaboratively with students, parents, educators, employers, and agency representatives

• Assist teachers to identify, in conjunction with the students, appropriate educational program plans

• Match skills and interests of students to skills and demands required by employment settings

• Lead students on tours of career exploration and training

• Assess students needs and develop viable plans and alternatives

• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned students

• Complete work with many interruptions

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Work independently with little direction

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information

• Maintain records and prepare various reports

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software

• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Hear and speak to exchange information and or make presentations

• See to read a variety of materials to monitor student behavior

• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

• Use interpersonal skills such as tact, patience and courtesy

• Use correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

• Drive district van to transport students for career exploration

Pay: $20.54 - $22.22 per hour

For more information, contact Julie Goldberg at jgoldberg@crboces.org.

School Social Worker

The Colorado River BOCES has a full-time position open for a School Social Worker. The social worker is responsible for providing direct support and interventions to students, consulting with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school psychologist) to improve support strategies, working with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, completing assessments and collaborating with community providers to coordinate needed services. The position will require travel and candidates must be eligible for Colorado State license. Compensation is based on degree level and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,480.00 - $110,185.00 per year DOE.

For more information, contact Julie Goldberg at jgoldberg@crboces.org.

General Description of the Role

Special Education Coordinator are responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective operation of special education services of the specific school district to which they are assigned.  Their role includes assisting in the leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of compliant special education services. This includes assistance to special education teachers, providers and other staff members in the effective delivery of services to special education students.

Qualifications Required

Education: Master's degree

Licensure: Special Education Endorsement: Special Education Generalist, Director of Special Education (preferred or in process), and or related licensing in Special Education

Qualifications Preferred

Additional graduate work related to scope of responsibility

Supervisor:  Colorado River BOCES Executive Director and Director of Special Education, 

Contract Days: 220

Compensation: Instructional Coordinator Schedule

Status: Exempt

Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behavior

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support the accomplishment of Colorado River Boces mission by empowering teachers and students for a brighter future by providing our school districts leadership and direction for birth to age 21 special education programs and services in compliance with District, State and Federal objectives. Provides supervision of Special Service Providers, including: Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Audiologists. Provide direct support to the Special Education Director in designing, developing, implementing, delivering and progress monitoring those programs and services determined appropriate for students. Supports the Special Education Director in evaluating programs, services, and personnel as assigned in accordance with district policies and procedures. 

Specific Skills Preferred

• Strong computer skills 

• Strong customer relations skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Leadership skills that support program objectives

• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to work collaboratively with district personnel, committees, and community agencies

• Ability to supervise, instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers

• Conflict resolution and mediation skills

• Experience with special populations, knowledge of behavioral interventions, including conduct disorder and psychological dysfunctions

• Understanding of the IEP process

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and rules governing special education services

• Knowledge of related research and quality practices

• Knowledge of processes to address diversity related to student performance and instructional methodology based on disability, race, culture, and socioeconomic status

• Knowledge of processes and procedures to address effective implementation of least restrictive environment requirements including implementation of inclusionary special education delivery system

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties

Leadership

• Consult and collaborate with district administrators and school special education staff regarding the implementation and maintaining services and programming.

• Facilitate, and monitor the development and implementation of effective curriculum and instructional practices and school policies, as well as problem solving practices and procedures (based on student data) that fully consider the needs of special education students.

• Identify local professional development needs and implementation of training of teachers and support personnel in the provision of appropriate special educational and related services including IEP questions and requirements and transitions as outlined in State and Federal law.

• Provide program implementation support and guidance including research, identification and implementation across the district and individual schools in the area of Special Education. This may also include facilitation and participation in manifestation meetings, expulsion hearings and other district, school or parent meetings. 

• Remain current on instructional strategies and models in program strategies guiding instructional strategies.

• Work with teachers and providers  to analyze their teaching behaviors to increase student achievement and participation within the educational setting..

Supervision

• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, lead, supervise, train, educate, and support, special staff

• Provide input on staffing needs for assigned special education programs, resources and materials to staff as needed.

• Assist to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and respectful working relationships with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds regarding evaluation, placement, and education of students

• Assist in the supervision of related service providers and secretaries (district and CR BOCES) in district

Implementation of Special Education

• Assist district administrators with understanding and properly enforcing policies and regulations related to special education

• Assist in the annual review of services and recommend changes as needed 

• Serve as a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trainer for district staff, providing ongoing training and certification.

• Attend multi-disciplinary team and IEP/staffing meetings, as needed, to facilitate development of appropriate plans for students who are eligible for special education, especially when support, intervention, or mediation is needed.

• Support school efforts to engage parents in their student’s learning through proactive communication and involvement in the IEP process.

• Assist IEP teams with student transitions from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and/or post-secondary programs

• Assure and monitor development and timely submission of data for required CDE reports and requests

• Supervise ESY, student transfers, out-of-district placements, relationships with charter schools, and parent groups and involvement

• Facilitate manifestations

• Assist with the coordination of special education advisory committees

• Assure compliance for all special education matters, with particular emphasis on the State Performance Plan Indicators

• Work with District Special Education Secretaries to maintain an efficient IEP paperwork process

• Serve as resource person for Sped teachers

• Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports to support the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the students within the classroom environment.

• Coordinate private school service plans including consultation with qualified private schools within the district boundary (as needed)

• Coordinate successful transitions from Part C to Part B

• Assist the Special Education Director with management of the collection and compilation of data to complete records and reports required by Local, State and Federal agencies, including the IDEA Federal narrative and budget for CDE. 

Other duties as assigned by the CR BOCES 

Professionalism

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)

• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CR BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)

• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, CR BOCES, schools, districts)

• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

• Responds to districts needs

• Is respectful and collaborative

• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

• Enhances the image of public education

• Displays a willingness to learn new information

• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations

• Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making

• When appropriate, seeks first to understand

• Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback

• Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

Job Competency 

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

• Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Personal Growth Progress

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

• Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

The Colorado River BOCES has a full time Speech Language Pathologist position open.   The school SLP is responsible for providing direct support and interventions to students, consulting with teachers, families, and other school-employed professionals to improve support strategies.  They help students meet the performance standards by assuming a range of responsibilities: 1) working in partnership with others to meet students’ needs, 2) providing direction in defining students’ roles and responsibilities, and 3) ensuring appropriate services are being provided.  Candidates must be eligible for Colorado State license. Compensation is based on degree level and experience.   

Contact Denise Rahe, drahe@crboces.org

Yampah Mountain High School has an opportunity available to join their team as a  Special Education/ Student Information Systems Maintenance secretary.

The Special Education Secretary will assist the School Principal, Program Deans, Special Education Director, district, and YMHS/Rebound special education staff to optimize workflow, review compliance checks, and assist with scheduling.  Additionally, this position will assist the YMHS Executive Secretary as needed to keep the Student Information System updated.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have at least one year of secretarial type experience. 

180 work days / 5-6 hours per day.  Starting pay is $23.25 per hour DOE plus benefits.

Yampah Mountain High School has an opportunity available to join their team as a bus driver/ maintenance/ custodial staff member in a combined position.  As a school bus driver, you are responsible for bringing students to and from school, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off as well as maintaining a safe environment for all passengers.  Duties may include regular daily routes as well as transportation for events and interim trips.  Tuesday – Friday approx. 20 hours/week.  

This position will be combined with a building maintenance/ custodian for an additional 10 hours/ week.  This position will be responsible for daily upkeep of restrooms and other spot cleaning, minor maintenance projects, and moving equipment and materials as needed.

As a combined position of 30 hours/week, the job is eligible for full-time insurance benefits.  The starting salary is $23.26 per hour DOE.   This position will follow the school academic calendar.

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

JOB DESCRIPTION – BUS DRIVER

General Description of the Role

Bus Drivers transport students to and from school and field trips, maintain records of transportation, and do basic maintenance of the vehicles.

Qualifications Required

Education: High School Diploma

District required driver training 

Licensure: Colorado Driver’s License, CDL License

Supervisor:  Yampah Mountain Schools Principal or CFO

Contract Days: Based on route schedule

Compensation: Bus Driver Salary Schedule (hourly)

Status: Non-exempt

Working Conditions: Frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors

Specific Skills Preferred

• Strong customer relations skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Good driving record

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be dependable

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

• Drive students to and from school and field trips

• Maintain and clean the buses

• Document beginning/ending mileage, October 1 Count, and daily mileage

• Other duties as assigned

Professionalism

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)

• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (Colorado River BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)

• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Colorado River  BOCES, schools, districts)

• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

• Responds to districts

• Is respectful and collaborative

• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

• Enhances the image of public education

• Displays a willingness to learn new information

• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations

• Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making

• When appropriate, seeks first to understand

• Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback

• Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

• Serves as a liaison between Colorado River BOCES and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained

Job Competency 

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Meets all licensing requirements for the position

• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

• Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Personal Growth Progress

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

• Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

Position Information

• Part Time

• 20hrs/per week

• Starting rate: $22.45 DOE

YMHS programs rely on additional support staff such as para educators and other. Let us know if you are interested

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

We are looking for Subs for both our high school and early childhood classrooms.

Salary: $123.75 per day

*All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.