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State Teacher Aide - BtL Transition program for Blind/VI Students

Salary

$2,869.00 - $4,589.00 Monthly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

DBA-01406-JB-10/25

Department

Department of Education

Division

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Opening Date

10/30/2025

Closing Date

11/13/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB); 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.

Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Description of Job

This position is assigned to work in Bridges to Life Transition Program. This program provides educational, social, and emotional development for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired, and students with additional disabilities to include emotional/behavior, learning, physical/medical and/or cognitive, ensuring a safe environment on campus and in the work place/community.

This position will provide educational support in the classrooms and on job sites to students who are blind/visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities. This support will be given under the direction of and in collaboration with a teacher in Bridges to Life Transition Program, and will be consistent with Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives. Support will include management of behavior in order to maintain a safe learning environment.

Under the direction of and in collaboration with a teacher, supervise students in a variety of settings; e.g., community-based job sites, post-secondary educational institutions, transition classes on-campus and off-campus, dormitories, and other transitional settings ,ensuring student safety at all times. Monitor behavior, assist students with assignments, and teach jobI employability skills (including work ethic) to students at job sites and informal class settings. Identify and assure adaptations are made/utilized during community-based work experience. Facilitate communication and instruction for students in classroom and community job site settings. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

H7B1XXSTATE TEACHER AIDE (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21QTJISGRXd2d2dWc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-CNDDhi-bHANvt9i4pSVm1g)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

Substitutions

Two (2) years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) will substitute for the degree requirement

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT WorkKeys) will substitute for the degree requirement, but a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required if using this substitution

Acceptable course work/degree shall be in the following areas: a liberal arts core content-focused course of studies; in the social or behavioral sciences; Education; Special Education; Early Childhood Development; or, closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Special Qualifications

+ Ability to work effectively with students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities / special needs.

+ Must successfully complete annual Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Transportation / driver training requirements.

+ 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.

+ Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback; ability to participate effectively in team setting and to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective organization skills; effective problem-solving skills.

+ A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude in the role of CSDB representative.

+ Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the INTERMEDIATE (2+) skill level ,or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at that level within a specified period of time, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedure.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply:

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:

+ Current Resume. Resumes willnotbe acceptedin lieuof a complete on-line application.

Important Information:

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections.If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/jobs) ) for the following information:

+ State Employment FAQs

+ Address Confidentiality Program

+ ADA Accommodations

+ Residency Requirements

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Medical and Dental plans

+ Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Employee Wellness programs

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Health Savings Accounts

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

+ Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

+ Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Colorado? If yes, please describe current or former employment (i.e., Name of State Agency, Classification, Dates of Employment, F/T or P/T, etc.).

02

State Teacher Aides (Special Education Paraprofessional) positions at CSDB are scheduled to work an academic-year schedule (August to mid-June), as per established School Calendar (subject to change). Are you wiling to work an academic-year schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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, 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

04

This position requires medium lifting: i.e., the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move persons or objects. Are you able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

05

These State Teacher Aide (Special Education Paraprofessional) positions are assigned to work with students who are Deaf / HOH and require proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the INTERMEDIATE (2+) skill level or above, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures. Please check one box below to describe / indicate your current level of ASL proficiency.

+ NO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS (0) - (May be) Able to provide short single sign

+ NOVICE (0+) - 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.

+ SURVIVAL (1+) - Able to discuss basic social and work topics with responses generally 1-3 sentences in length.

+ INTERMEDIATE (2+) - Able to discuss with some confidence routine social and work topics within a conversational format with some elaboration; generally 3-5 sentences in length.

+ ADVANCED (3+) - Able to have a generally shared conversation with good, spontaneous elaboration for both social and work topics.

+ SUPERIOR (4+) - Able to have a fully shared conversation, with in-depth elaboration for both social and work topics.

06

Were you referred to this position from a current CSDB Employee? if so, please list their name.

Required Question

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