Job Description
Posting number: DBA-1:1-JB-08/26
Department: Department of Education
Division: Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED
Posting type: Open
Categories: Education
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.
Examples of duties
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for a Temporary 1:1 State Teacher Aide assigned to the School for the Blind
This position is assigned to work with one student with additional disabilities and provides individualized support in the classroom and other learning environments based upon the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Under the direction of teaching staff, the 1:1 State Teacher Aide supports the student's educational program, participation, safety, independence, and access to the school environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide daily 1:1 support to the assigned student in the classroom and other learning environments.
- Assist teaching staff with implementation of lesson plans, instructional activities, effective teaching strategies, and instructional materials.
- Provide individualized assistance consistent with the student's IEP goals and objectives.
- Support and reinforce appropriate student behavior and implement behavior strategies in consultation with teachers and mental health staff, as appropriate.
- Work with a student who may demonstrate aggressive or non-compliant behavior while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Support the student with daily routines and activities.
- Complete classroom, behavioral, and other student-related documentation or data collection as assigned.
- Assist the student with transitions throughout campus, including arrival and dismissal, parent drop-off/pick-up, and transportation areas.
- Assist with toileting and other personal care needs, as required.
- Assist with feeding, as required.
- Participate in school, department, and student team meetings.
- Participate in required professional development and training.
- Perform other duties necessary to support the assigned student's educational program and IEP.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful experience working with children or youth.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children or youth who are Blind/Visually Impaired.
- Experience working with students with additional disabilities or special needs.
- Experience working in an educational, classroom, residential, behavioral, or similar student-support environment.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- A courteous, professional, and helpful attitude when representing CSDB.
- Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
- Ability to participate effectively in a team environment while also working independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and who may have additional disabilities or special needs.
- Ability and willingness to learn and utilize technology and computer applications necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be willing and able to:
- Work with children who may have emotional or behavioral challenges and who may pose a physical threat, with appropriate training provided.
- Perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move persons or objects.
- Lift and/or assist in transferring a student weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Walk and/or stand for approximately 6–8 hours during a work shift.
- Possess a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License if assigned to transport students.
- Successfully complete Colorado Department of Education transportation/driver training requirements if assigned to transport students.
- Successfully complete required background checks, including Colorado and federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
- Comply with CSDB's Drug-Free Workplace Policy and other applicable CSDB policies.
- Participate in direct deposit of pay.
Terms of Employment
This is a temporary, full-time position assigned to support an individual student during the school year.
The selected candidate will be compensated at $21.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week
The position is dependent upon the continued need for 1:1 support for the assigned student and associated funding.
As a temporary employee, the employee will pay applicable state, federal, and local taxes and Medicare tax and will contribute to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Workers' Compensation coverage is provided.
Temporary employees are not eligible for health, dental, or life insurance benefits and do not receive annual or holiday pay.
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 will not be accepted in lieu of 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) 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
