Education Program Coordinator, Data and Instruction (State Teacher II) - Division of Youth Services

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.

Division of Youth Services - Education Central Office 

About the Division of Youth Services:  The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State.  For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

About the Work Unit: 

This work unit is responsible for delivering comprehensive educational services to adjudicated youth within a structured, supportive, and secure learning environment. The unit promotes high academic standards; the development of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and other 21st-century competencies; vocational and workforce readiness; and individual accountability for learning. Educational services include the provision and oversight of special education, general education, career and technical education, and post-secondary programming to ensure alignment with state standards and individualized student needs.

The work unit provides professional consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to community-based programs and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities serving DYS youth. It establishes, coordinates, and sustains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders responsible for delivering, supplementing, evaluating, or monitoring educational services to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement to support youth academic growth

About the Position:

• The Education Program Coordinator provides site-based instructional and data support as well as operational support to Division of Youth Services (DYS) schools. The position works with principals and school teams in implementing continuous improvement systems, monitoring student performance and engagement data, and ensuring fidelity to instructional and accreditation requirements by focusing on data collection and analysis processes. Assist in the  onboarding new staff and training in processes, systems, and Cognia accreditation. The Education Support Coordinator will provide support with classroom feedback, data system review, and will serve as the onsite education supervisor /coordinator when there is not a Principal present to ensure continuity of instructional operations, adherence to safety practices, and implementation of education program expectations and data collection. The position collaborates with the Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance, the Executive Director of Education, and the Special Education Director to communicate site-level program performance and support improvement efforts and strategic goals. 

Summary of Job Duties:

Data Processes and Reporting Coordination:

• Coordinates school-level data collection, documentation, and reporting processes aligned with the DYS continuous improvement framework, quality assurance standards, accreditation requirements, instructional expectations, and safety practices. Ensures fidelity to required data documentation practices related to student performance, learner engagement, school improvement planning, and assigned program monitoring. Attends meetings within the facility, other program areas, and as needed to support information and system coordination of information and data. Supports principals and school teams in maintaining accurate documentation and reporting processes and ensures required data reports are submitted to central office leadership. Data reporting documentation may include but is not limited to the following: multidisciplinary team meetings, student led conferences, youth center training and orientation, school development plan and team meeting notes, classroom observations both formal and informal, project-based learning units, QAYS standards compliance and action plan monitoring, and Smartsheet dashboard data collection. Supports the Principal in monthly and ongoing data collection by ensuring required processes are adhered to and dissemination of reports are sent to all required stakeholders. Ensures Cognia standards and requirements are integrated into ongoing data documentation and analysis. Prepares and communicates site-level program performance updates to the Executive Director of Education, Special Education Director, and Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

Observation and Coaching Support: 

• Conducts classroom observations and process observations alongside principal and independently, using established observation tools to document instructional practices, course alignment, and student engagement as well as system review.  Provides feedback in coordination with principal to teachers to support process improvement,  instructional improvement and student learning outcomes in alignment with individual goals and school focus areas. Monitors outcomes and information using required templates and processes to include student information system documentation. Models classroom instruction and behavioral responses as directed. Reviews unit plans, student work, student special plans, CTE and transition plans to determine how to assist with instruction priorities.  Assists principals in identifying professional development needs and supports the design and delivery of training aligned with program priorities; conducts research on instruction and learning to guide professional development and data conversations and systems. Meets with education team members to provide training and ongoing feedback. Shares responsibility with the Principal for delivery of collective professional development for teachers.

Program Supervision & Guidance:

• Provides on-site guidance for the coordination of education program operations, instructional programming, partnering with facility-based roles, policy expectations and best practices for juvenile justice teaching and learning.  Monitors and supports onboarding practices for new personnel in education. Ensures continuity of instructional programming, adherence to established schedules, and implementation of required instructional and safety practices across schools and programs and in the absence of a principal,  will assume coordination of school daily program operations and staff supervision. Provides supervision of classroom practices to ensure teachers adhere to safety practices consistently and collaborates with site and education office to guide professional learning and coaching. Ensures the education team is provided monthly supervision and PMP documentation. Communicates program needs to education office leadership and the school and facility leadership.   Prepares and communicates updates to the Executive Director of Education, Special Education Director, and Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

Education Office Program Support:

• Collaborate with the Education Office team in the district processes, system design and implementation plans to support accreditation, quality assurance, data monitoring and analysis of progress toward goals and projects. Build division and site-based partnerships to benefit educational processes and programs. Provide data and information for required reporting.
• Other Duties As Assigned

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application.  Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. 
• Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position preferably in special education teaching and/or administrative experience.

License:

• Current, valid Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

Substitutions:

• None

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective research-based instructional strategies
• Understandings of classroom-based behavioral interventions
• Able to build rapport with students while maintaining boundaries
• Experience with urban and at-risk populations
• Content area knowledge aligned to licensure and data driven decision making experience
• Team work and cross curricular collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Oral Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity & Solving
• Safety and Security
• Technology enhance instruction

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Dual endorsements or documentation or ability to be endorsed in multiple content areas. 
• Licensure aligned to position. 
• Experience with special needs populations: youth with IEPs, 504s, Multilingual backgrounds
• Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth 
• Proficient use of data to inform instructional practices
• Leadership roles and experience 
• Secondary school experience 
• Trauma-Informed practices and knowledge as it applies to at risk populations and classroom instruction
• Experience with differentiated instruction; developing lessons/curriculum and providing differentiated instruction
• Project-based learning experience
• Previous State Experience 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Full Background: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children)
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Motor Vehicle Check 
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License
• Must travel to training and events in Denver area and other state facilities.
• Current and valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License; 
• Able to pass Escape and Evade training.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.  
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. 

Minimum Qualification Screening Process 

• A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.  You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.  Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

• You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process.  Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review 

• After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.  

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

• Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. 

• If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.     

Supplemental Questions 

• Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers  based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.  You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.  

• You can find the official appeal form here. 

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email ([email protected]), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or 

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

•  Refer to the  Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

• CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. 

• This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 [email protected].

EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

• We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application: Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

• If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.