Math and STEM Teacher - State Teacher I - Campus at Mount View

Math and STEM Teacher - State Teacher I - Campus at Mount View

Salary

$72,264.00 - $93,948.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IKA 05675 10/12/26

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OCYF - Mount View Youth Services Center

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

7862 W Mansfield Parkway Lakewood, CO 80235

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

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

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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

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.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

Description of Job

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Mon-Fri. 7am- 4pm

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time:

About the Position:

This position exists to provide classroom instruction in the assigned content while incorporating workforce and career related skills with science, math, and/or literacy skills emphasis in alignment with CDE state standards and prepared graduate outcomes. The teacher adheres to district initiatives and Social Emotional Learning topics to committed youth in secondary and post secondary tracks in a safe and trauma informed environment. The teacher takes responsibility for knowledge of current state standards in the area of assigned content as well as workforce readiness skills and outcomes, literacy across content, the appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning, and other related subjects including best practice and research in pedagogy and prosocial youth development. The instructor takes responsibility for having an active and appropriate CDE license. Duties in this position include:

Classroom Instruction and Planning:

Establish and maintain an appropriate classroom setting through:

• the use of effective classroom management skills and accountability measures
• identified trauma-responsive strategies and practices
• engagement strategies specific to student need and aligns with district initiatives and expectations
• curriculum that is age appropriate and content appropriate and aligns with district initiatives and expectations
• student-centered classroom activities and project-based learning opportunities
• using curricular resources as required

Assess new and continuing students-both post-secondary and secondary--using multiple assessment methods and collecting multiple pieces of evidence of learning while assuring evidence is documented per DYS education standards

• Prepare daily lesson plans and short-term unit lesson plans that are aligned with state standards and/or industry standards with the critical skills needed; design and implement a tracking mechanism for evaluating student progress that correlates to standards-based education and with appropriate rigor for grade level

• Use effective accommodations as required for special education students or youth on MTSS plans while also communicating growth and data needed for progress monitoring. Implements a variety of research-based education strategies (including technology) to accommodate multi-age/multi-level students

• Follow the DYS instructional framework with clear daily learning objectives and relevant learning content with appropriate assessments while meeting the needs of all youth. Ensure educational records are in IC and/or Trails, shared for facility purposes, updated as required and using DYS frameworks

• Select behavior and classroom management techniques to apply within the framework of DYS and use these skills for subbing or guest teaching in other classrooms as required

• Use the technology appropriate and as expected to design, upload information and unit and lessons while taking attendance daily and grading work appropriately. May be assigned different or multiple content area based on youth and school need

• Planning classroom lessons and units will require short and long term goals for individual youth and classroom content

Meetings Professional Development and Progress Monitoring:

• Meet informally and in scheduled meetings with the Central Education Office members, principal, security team, treatment providers, leadership and other teachers to review student and school progress, both academically and in regards to social emotional growth and career readiness
• Develop comprehensive unit plans, course plans, syllabi, and individual youth learning plans for implementation of the assigned subject matter in line with the education goals and in alignment with school development plans and quality standards
• Participate in professional and staff safety development and apply learning accordingly while also supporting YCTO learning for other team members
• Assure appropriate boundaries and effective presentation in the classroom and workplace
• Use data effectively and with MTSS processes, IEP goals, and behavioral goals, create MTSS and other responsive plans to include progress monitoring. Participate as an effective educational advocate and team member and serve as needed in site-based meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) and committees.
• Participate in all required testing events and state testing planning and execution; review subsequent data for data-driven instruction
• Monthly reviews of content to principal during required supervision and check ins and uploading all documents as required electronically.

Supportive to Culture and Safety of Facility:

• Assist in the safety and security of the school and facility by supervising residents as needed and providing immediate assistance as necessary within the facility.
• Consistently knowing and following policy and procedures of the Division of Youth Services and the facility with a focus on safety procedures for classrooms and youth. Adhere to the trauma-informed culture and expectations. Know and use Motivational Interviewing, Sanctuary Model to include small group processes and Restorative Justice language and frameworks
• Assure count of materials dailyAdhere to Code of Conduct and professional norms of behavior
• Follow leave policy and procedures

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Perform other related assignments as necessary such as, but not limited to, student staffings, onboarding others, entering data into Student Information System, problem solving technology, assisting with special events or opportunities, and substituting for teachers who are absent as needed. Working with facility staff and supporting facility safety ongoingly

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR IT. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS ON TIMELINES TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION - ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST HAVE SCHOOL NAME, YOUR NAME, AND ALL PAGES- THIS IS THE FIRST EVALUATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS*

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and License Requirement:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in education or a field of study related to the work assignment

And

a current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education

Substitutions:

• Current, valid Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization, Initial Special Services, or Special Services license will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.

Preferred Candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• 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

• Team work and cross curricular collaboration

• Interpersonal Skills

• Oral Communication

• Dual endorsements or documentation of ability to be Highly Qualified in multiple content areas

• Licensure aligned to position

• Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth

• Experience with differentiated instruction; developing lessons/curriculum and providing differentiated instruction

• Proficient use of data to inform instructional practice

• Secondary school experience

• Trauma-Informed practices and knowledge as it applies to at risk populations and classroom instruction

• Project-based learning experience

• Experience with special needs populations

Conditions of Employment:

• Full Background - CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License Verification (if applicable), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services Only), For those with direct contact with children: Trails check - For those with direct contact with adults at the Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers and Veterans Community Living Centers: CAPS.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• 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 Record (MVR) Check,
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License
• Travel - Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jazzma.Gamboa@state.co.us

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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

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.

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 agencys 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.

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Please list the endorsements on your teaching license, if applicable.

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Have you attached a copy or listed your credential information of your teacher license as required in the posting?

• Yes
• No

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A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with at-risk youth. Including the number of years of experience and what your roles were, and the educational setting/ settings. Lastly, what are key elements of an effective learning experience for these youth?

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Describe your experience managing multiple projects at the same time and/or developing new programming or courses to implement. Please reference any courses or learning you want to design and teach that is highly engaging and highly relevant to youth.

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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

• This information is available to me and I have read this information
• I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Veteran requesting Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of DD214. And Copy of disability letter if Disabled Veteran.

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information. An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process. If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.

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Please indicate the number of years of professional teaching experience or the number of years of professional experience in your field related to this position.

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