Temporary Aide
State of Colorado
- Colorado Springs, CO
- $17.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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