Substitute Teacher; Temporary at Platte Valley YSC in Greeley

Position Overview

This is a temporary position. Applications are considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. The posting will close on 12/1/2026.

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides residential and non‑residential services for youth aged 10‑21 across Colorado.

• Work with State Teachers I and the Principal to determine classroom support needs based on lesson plans.
• Cover classes or substitute when needed, sit with students to help with guided class work or computer work, and support special education in a paraprofessional role as required.
• Inform the principal of testing commitments and implement safety procedures and policies in a trauma‑informed setting.
• Maintain a secure test environment and proctor MAP tests, state‑mandated tests, and GED tests for identified students.
• Create and maintain a testing schedule communicated to all parties.
• Take and monitor tests, record results, download reports, and incorporate them into assessment reports for MDT and IEP meetings.
• Enter testing data into spreadsheets and tools for stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Assist teachers and staff in creating a safe testing environment; give tests orally as needed; follow up on monthly, quarterly, and annual data collection.
• Collect information for MTSS, MDT, and other meetings to support treatment teams.
• Update and send monthly data sheets and MTSS information to the principal and DYS Education Director via email attachments.
• Monitor attendance and grades; report to principal and DYS education director monthly or as requested.
• Maintain organized spreadsheets and documentation and perform other duties as assigned.

• Classroom supervision in absence of teacher.
• Troubleshoot issues with MAP tests.
• Determine when MTSS data is needed for reports.
• Determine what information reports are requesting.
• Determine the level of support students may need.
• Inform the principal of testing commitments.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the work assignment.

• Two years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) substitute for the degree requirement.
• Tutoring knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT Work Keys) substitute for the degree requirement, but a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required if using this substitution.

• Bilingual.

• Minimum age 21 years.
• No felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
• Full background check and reference check required.
• May need to travel for training and meetings.
• Continued employment contingent on successful completion of the DYS Pre‑service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training.
• Applicant will complete the Diana Screen® sexual risk screening tool; results may be used in selection decision.
• Former state employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose on the application and explain why prior termination should not disqualify them; failure to provide will disqualify the applicant for future state employment with CDHS.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. 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, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans) in accordance with applicable law.