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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

TEMPORARY AIDE

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NEOGOV is seeking Temporary Aides for the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). The role involves providing support to residential students and assisting teachers in the classroom, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students with special needs.

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Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

American Sign LanguageDeaf childrenBlind childrenTechnology proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful experience working with children or youth required

Proficiency in American Sign Language at the ADVANCED level is required to work with students who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing

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

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