TEMPORARY AIDE

Full Job Description

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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 ADVANCED 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.

Additional Information

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, Joseph A. Bloom / Human Resources Manager, at email: jbloom@csdb.org or call (719) 578-2114.