Employment

We are looking for a few people interested in making a difference in the lives of our students! We are an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please visit:

Colorado River BOCES Application

Current Openings

  • General Description of the Role

    The role of the Board Certified Behavior Consultant (BCBA) provides both direct services and interventions to students as well as consultation and collaboration with school personnel including but not limited to teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, school psychologists, and other district staff. The BCBA works in schools to conduct behavioral assessments for the special education evaluation process, develop intervention plans, and support students with behavioral challenges and adaptive skills. The BCBA reports directly to the Special Education Director and the building leaders in the districts within the Administrative Unit.

    Qualifications Required

    Education: Hold a Master's Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, School Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling or other related field

    Licensure: Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Teaching License OR a Special Service Provider license, Must have completed an 8-hour supervision CEU to be able to supervise RBTs

    Supervisor: Special Education Director

    Contract Days: 220

    Compensation: 55,480 - 110,085 DOE

    Status: Exempt

    Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; frequent travel required, including overnights; management and de-escalation of students with challenging behaviors

    Specific Skills Preferred

    • Strong computer skills including Google- GMail, Calendar, GMeet, Drive, Forms, Slides, Sheets, MS Office: Excel,

    • Word, PowerPoint

    • Strong customer relations skills

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Ability to collaborate with team members

    • Leadership skills that support program objectives

    • Ability to supervise, instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers

    • Effective teaching skills

    • Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment needs at all school levels

    • Understanding of the IEP process

    • Experience with and commitment to diverse and special populations, including Student with disabilities: students with trauma and psychological dysfunctions, English Language Learners, and those affected by Autism

    Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

    • Provide parent support and training.

    • Skills in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs),

    • Developing of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs),

    • Skills Training teachers and staff on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and strategies

    • Support multiple school districts within the Administrative Unit

    • Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies

    • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, especially IDEA, Section 504 and Colorado House Bill 22-1260 (Access to Medically Necessary Services For Students) is required

    • Experience supervising Registered Behavior Technicians is highly preferred

    • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills required

    • Application and knowledge of data driven interventions focused on improving student behavioral outcomes

    • Ability to collect, monitor and interpret data

    • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

    • Strong written and oral communication skills

    • High degree of integrity in handling confidential information

    Policy

    • Implement and enforce existing CO River BOCES Policies and Procedures, specifically related to ECEA and IDEA.

    • Personnel support, recruit, and training of Registered Behavioral Technicians

    • Conduct Staff in-service and professional development as related to addressing challenging behaviors.

    Other Duties

    • Be responsible for an effective public relations program regarding the Administrative Unit

    • Oversee completion of reports, evaluations, and other reports deemed necessary

    Professionalism

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

    • Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)

    • Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CO River BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)

    • Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, CO River BOCES, schools, districts)

    • Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

    • Responds to districts

    • Is respectful and collaborative

    • Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

    • Enhances the image of public education

    • Displays a willingness to learn new information

    • Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

    • Follows organizational and district policies

    Communication

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

    • Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

    • Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

    • Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face, text, video conference) for specific situations

    • Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

    • Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

    Relationships

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

    • Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making

    • When appropriate, seeks first to understand

    • Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback

    • Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

    Job Competency

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Meets all licensing requirements for the position

    • Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

    • Support delivery of services as determined by student PLP, IEP or 504 instructional schedules

    Personal Growth Progress

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Takes input and direction from the CR BOCES Special Education Director

    • Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

    • Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

    • Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

  • Pay: $82,305.00 - $107,124.00 per year

    Job description:

    SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

    General Description of the Role

    Special Education Coordinator are responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective operation of special education services of the specific school district to which they are assigned. Their role includes assisting in the leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of compliant special education services. This includes assistance to special education teachers, providers and other staff members in the effective delivery of services to special education students.

    Qualifications Required

    Education: Master's degree

    Licensure: Special Education Endorsement: Special Education Generalist, Director of Special Education (preferred or in process), and or related licensing in Special Education

    Qualifications Preferred

    Additional graduate work related to scope of responsibility

    Supervisor: Colorado River BOCES Executive Director and Director of Special Education,

    Contract Days: 220

    Compensation: Instructional Coordinator Schedule

    Status: Exempt

    Working Conditions: Heavy lifting; frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behavior

    Position Summary

    The purpose of this position is to support the accomplishment of Colorado River Boces mission by empowering teachers and students for a brighter future by providing our school districts leadership and direction for birth to age 21 special education programs and services in compliance with District, State and Federal objectives. Provides supervision of Special Service Providers, including: Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Audiologists. Provide direct support to the Special Education Director in designing, developing, implementing, delivering and progress monitoring those programs and services determined appropriate for students. Supports the Special Education Director in evaluating programs, services, and personnel as assigned in accordance with district policies and procedures.

    Specific Skills Preferred

    • Strong computer skills

    • Strong customer relations skills

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Leadership skills that support program objectives

    • Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds

    • Ability to work collaboratively with district personnel, committees, and community agencies

    • Ability to supervise, instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers

    • Conflict resolution and mediation skills

    • Experience with special populations, knowledge of behavioral interventions, including conduct disorder and psychological dysfunctions

    • Understanding of the IEP process

    • Knowledge of state and federal laws and rules governing special education services

    • Knowledge of related research and quality practices

    • Knowledge of processes to address diversity related to student performance and instructional methodology based on disability, race, culture, and socioeconomic status

    • Knowledge of processes and procedures to address effective implementation of least restrictive environment requirements including implementation of inclusionary special education delivery system

    • Effective oral and written communication skills

    • Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights

    Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties

    Leadership

    • Consult and collaborate with district administrators and school special education staff regarding the implementation and maintaining services and programming.

    • Facilitate, and monitor the development and implementation of effective curriculum and instructional practices and school policies, as well as problem solving practices and procedures (based on student data) that fully consider the needs of special education students.

    • Identify local professional development needs and implementation of training of teachers and support personnel in the provision of appropriate special educational and related services including IEP questions and requirements and transitions as outlined in State and Federal law.

    • Provide program implementation support and guidance including research, identification and implementation across the district and individual schools in the area of Special Education. This may also include facilitation and participation in manifestation meetings, expulsion hearings and other district, school or parent meetings.

    • Remain current on instructional strategies and models in program strategies guiding instructional strategies.

    • Work with teachers and providers to analyze their teaching behaviors to increase student achievement and participation within the educational setting..

    Supervision

    • Assist with the recruitment, hiring, lead, supervise, train, educate, and support, special staff

    • Provide input on staffing needs for assigned special education programs, resources and materials to staff as needed.

    • Assist to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and respectful working relationships with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds regarding evaluation, placement, and education of students

    • Assist in the supervision of related service providers and secretaries (district and CR BOCES) in district

    Implementation of Special Education

    • Assist district administrators with understanding and properly enforcing policies and regulations related to special education

    • Assist in the annual review of services and recommend changes as needed

    • Serve as a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trainer for district staff, providing ongoing training and certification.

    • Attend multi-disciplinary team and IEP/staffing meetings, as needed, to facilitate development of appropriate plans for students who are eligible for special education, especially when support, intervention, or mediation is needed.

    • Support school efforts to engage parents in their student’s learning through proactive communication and involvement in the IEP process.

    • Assist IEP teams with student transitions from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and/or post-secondary programs

    • Assure and monitor development and timely submission of data for required CDE reports and requests

    • Supervise ESY, student transfers, out-of-district placements, relationships with charter schools, and parent groups and involvement

    • Facilitate manifestations

    • Assist with the coordination of special education advisory committees

    • Assure compliance for all special education matters, with particular emphasis on the State Performance Plan Indicators

    • Work with District Special Education Secretaries to maintain an efficient IEP paperwork process

    • Serve as resource person for Sped teachers

    • Support the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports to support the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the students within the classroom environment.

    • Coordinate private school service plans including consultation with qualified private schools within the district boundary (as needed)

    • Coordinate successful transitions from Part C to Part B

    • Assist the Special Education Director with management of the collection and compilation of data to complete records and reports required by Local, State and Federal agencies, including the IDEA Federal narrative and budget for CDE.

    Other duties as assigned by the CR BOCES

    Professionalism

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)

    • Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CR BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)

    • Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, CR BOCES, schools, districts)

    • Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

    • Responds to districts needs

    • Is respectful and collaborative

    • Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

    • Enhances the image of public education

    • Displays a willingness to learn new information

    • Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

    • Follows organizational and district policies

    Communication

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

    • Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

    • Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

    • Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations

    • Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

    • Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

    Relationships

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

    • Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making

    • When appropriate, seeks first to understand

    • Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback

    • Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

    Job Competency

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

    • Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

    Personal Growth Progress

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

    • Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

    • Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

    • Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

    The Colorado River BOCES/Colorado Empowered Learning does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

    This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

  • Yampah Mountain High School has an opportunity available to join their team as a bus driver/ maintenance/ custodial staff member in a combined position.  As a school bus driver, you are responsible for bringing students to and from school, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off as well as maintaining a safe environment for all passengers.  Duties may include regular daily routes as well as transportation for events and interim trips.  Tuesday – Friday approx. 20 hours/week.  

    This position will be combined with a building maintenance/ custodian for an additional 10 hours/ week.  This position will be responsible for daily upkeep of restrooms and other spot cleaning, minor maintenance projects, and moving equipment and materials as needed.

    As a combined position of 30 hours/week, the job is eligible for full-time insurance benefits.  The salary is $30.00 per hour, CDL preferred This position will follow the school academic calendar.

    *All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

  • JOB DESCRIPTION – BUS DRIVER


    General Description of the Role

    Bus Drivers transport students to and from school and field trips, maintain records of transportation, and do basic maintenance of the vehicles.


    Qualifications Required

    Education: High School Diploma

    District required driver training 

    Licensure: Colorado Driver’s License, CDL License


    Supervisor:  Yampah Mountain Schools Principal or CFO

    Contract Days: Based on route schedule

    Compensation: Bus Driver Salary Schedule (hourly)

    Status: Non-exempt

    Working Conditions: Frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors


    Specific Skills Preferred

    • Strong customer relations skills

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Good driving record

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be dependable


    Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

    • Drive students to and from school and field trips

    • Maintain and clean the buses

    • Document beginning/ending mileage, October 1 Count, and daily mileage

    • Other duties as assigned


    Professionalism

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

    • Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)

    • Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (Colorado River BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)

    • Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Colorado River  BOCES, schools, districts)

    • Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals

    • Responds to districts

    • Is respectful and collaborative

    • Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time

    • Enhances the image of public education

    • Displays a willingness to learn new information

    • Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

    • Follows organizational and district policies



    Communication

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

    • Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

    • Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

    • Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations

    • Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

    • Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor


    Relationships

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

    • Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making

    • When appropriate, seeks first to understand

    • Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback

    • Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

    • Serves as a liaison between Colorado River BOCES and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained


    Job Competency 

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Meets all licensing requirements for the position

    • Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

    • Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time


    Personal Growth Progress

    An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates the following:

    • Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

    • Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

    • Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

    • Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

    Position Information

    • Part Time

    • 20hrs/per week

    • Starting rate: $30.00

  • YMHS programs rely on additional support staff such as para educators and other. Let us know if you are interested

    *All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

  • We are looking for Subs for both our high school and early childhood classrooms.

    Salary: $153.75 per day

    *All employees of CR BOCES must reside in the State of Colorado.

To apply, please visit:

Colorado River BOCES Application