Occupational Therapist

General Description of the Role 

The school-based Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy services to students ages birth – 21 within the Colorado River BOCES service area to help students benefit from special education.  Job related activities include screenings, evaluations, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development, and direct and indirect therapeutic services. 

This is a .75 FTE position. Pay is a pro-rated annual salary of $41,610 to $61,031 depending on experience and education.

For more information, contact Julie Goldberg at jgoldberg@crboces.org.

School Psychologist / School Psychologist Intern / Social Worker

The Colorado River BOCES has a .37 FTE position, working 61 days per year, open for a School Psychologist, School Psychologist Intern or Social Worker. The school psychologist/ social worker is responsible for providing direct support and interventions to students, consulting with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, working with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, completing assessments and collaborating with community providers to coordinate needed services. The position will require travel and candidates must be eligible for Colorado State license.

This is a .37 FTE position, working 61 days per year. Pay is at a fixed rate of $80 per hour.

For more information, contact Julie Goldberg at jgoldberg@crboces.org.

Half-time Special Education Compliance Secretary

The Colorado River BOCES is seeking an experienced and efficient secretary to manage administrative tasks for Colorado River BOCES.

The Compliance Secretary and will assist the SPED Director, SPED Coordinator, district, and Administrative Unit special education staff to optimize workflow, review compliance checks, and assist with scheduling. Job duties include but are not limited to answering emails and phone calls, working within the State provided IEP system, data entry, scheduling meetings, exporting and inputting data, taking notes at meetings and attending various trainings (state-provided IEP system, BOCES, and district level).

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have at least one year of secretarial type experience.

Starting pay is $25.15 per hour Depending on Experience.

For more information, contact Julie Goldberg at jgoldberg@crboces.org.

Pay: $30.00 per hour with CDL, $24.36 Non-CDL

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 Fleet Manager

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

Job Type: Part-time - 20 to 25 hours per week

Ability to Commute:

• Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 (Required)

Work Location: In person