Dropout Prevention Support Specialist- Non-Classified

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work schedules

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

PERA retirement

RTD Eco Pass

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks a passionate Dropout Prevention Support Specialist to drive statewide initiatives focused on dropout prevention, student engagement, and justice-engaged youth. You will collaborate with CDE staff, districts, and partners to coordinate projects, develop resources, and provide trainings that promote student success.

The role supports the Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Office, working with district and agency staff to monitor projects

Responsabilidades

• Lead Dropout Prevention projects, manage monitoring processes, and develop resources.
• Coordinate with partners to ensure communication on school safety and engagement efforts.
• Collaborate to implement Diagnosis reviews for Alternative Education Campus and Online schools.
• Organize stakeholder feedback meetings and support training/webinar initiatives.
• Lead Justice Engaged Youth projects under HB24-1216 guidance.

Descripción del empleo

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org.
• Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
• Paid professional development opportunities.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority relative to others performing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is full-time, state funded (funding is contingent upon availability and may end at any time) and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• 10% of travel is required within the State of Colorado for meetings/trainings, and consultations.
• Overnight travel (one to two nights of travel) will be required per year.
• Commuting to the CDE buildings is required.
• A Remote (Home) office is required. If you choose to work in the office, a cubicle/space will be provided to you from the department.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
  • LIGHT/Office environment:
    • Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
    • May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
    • Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
    • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
  • DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.

Make a Difference in the Lives of Colorado Students!

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is seeking a passionate and motivated Dropout Prevention Support Specialist to support statewide initiatives focused on dropout prevention, student engagement, and justice-engaged youth. In this role, you will collaborate with CDE staff, school districts, state agencies, and community partners to coordinate projects, develop resources, and provide trainings that promote student success.

Position Summary

The Dropout Prevention Support Specialist helps the team lead ongoing projects, build and manage monitoring processes, and develop resources. The individual will support staff members on the team and work directly with school district and agency staff working on these projects. The Support Specialist is housed in the Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement office and will collaborate with individuals in the Student Pathways and Engagement Division.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Dropout Prevention Project leadership (50%)

• Manage and support discipline and behavior related trainings:
  • Manage the monitoring process for required expulsion Hearing Officer training including:
    • Respond to requests for confirmation and information
    • Create summaries that can be shared in reporting and presentations
    • Collect and monitor feedback on trainings
  • Coordinate with Dropout Prevention Specialist to develop and post the Annual Expulsion Hearing Officer Refresher training.
• Compile and share information across CDE and partner organizations to ensure communication and coordination on school safety efforts.
• Collaborate with the Improvement and Innovation Unit to implement the Alternative Education Campus and Online school Diagnostic Review process.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder feedback meetings.
• Support other projects in the Dropout Prevention Office that may include trainings, webinars, and collaboration opportunities.

Justice Engaged Youth lead (50%)

Serve as the team’s point person for projects related to implementation of Justice Engaged Youth projects that are driven by 2024 legislation (HB24-1216).