Health Promotion Teacher - Secondary Level (Professional Research Assistant- Level 3)

University of Colorado

  • Colorado
  • $28,000-36,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusDepartment: Community and Behavioral HealthJob Title: Health Promotion Teacher – Secondary Level (Professional Research Assistant- Level 3)Position #00821365 – Requisition #33263Job Summary:The half time (0.50 FTE) Health Promotion Teacher will lead the YES-CAN! (“Youth Engaged Strategies to Change Adolescent Norms) vaping prevention program in two Denver high schools with large Spanish-speaking student populations during the 2024/2025 school year. YES-CAN! is a novel, school-based vaping prevention program that uses a youth-participatory approach and a peer leader model to discourage the uptake of nicotine vaping among young adolescents. The program will be delivered through a year-long (two semester) general elective class for high school students. The successful candidate will use the program’s academically grounded curriculum to guide high school students in developing short narrative-based vaping prevention videos, text messaging campaigns, and other educational materials and then delivering them to middle school students during classroom-based sessions.Prior to the start of the program class, the teacher will review and refine the lessons, which include a) the health effects of nicotine and nicotine vaping, b) healthy strategies for reducing stress, c) ways to refuse nicotine vaping and other substances when they are offered, d) health education and communication strategies for young adolescents, e) how to create a story for a video, f) how to write, shoot, and edit a short video, g) how to develop an effective presentation for young adolescents and lead them in discussions and activities, and h) how to develop and run a text messaging campaign to reduce risky health behaviors. They will also help align lesson content with academic standards and 21st Century skills.During the program, the teacher will use best practices for engaging high school students as peer leaders in a skills-based, student-driven, project-based learning experience while also supporting them in meeting the academic objectives of the curriculum. The teacher will provide a foundation for youth to actively participate by offering developmentally appropriate levels of guidance and support and serving as a role model and source of positive reinforcement. The teacher will also develop systems for evaluating student performance in the class.The teacher will have an hour-long weekly meeting with the project manager and/or study investigators to discuss lesson development and/or delivery as well as necessary modifications to course content or activities. Once the school year starts in August, the teacher will be in the classroom approximately 10 hours per week. The remainder of their time will be spent preparing for lessons. Remote work is acceptable for preparation time.Travel to two school sites in the Denver metro-area (John F. Kennedy High School and Abraham Lincoln High School) is required.We expect the grant-funded position to start on June 15, 2024 and end on June 30, 2025.Key Responsibilities include:
  • Review and refine the YES-CAN! lessons, including developing additional content and activities, and aligning content with academic standards and 21st Century skills, as needed.
  • Lead the year-long YES-CAN! program class during the 2024/2025 school year in two metro-area high schools with large Spanish-speaking student populations.
  • Engage high school students as peer leaders in a skills-based, student-driven, project-based learning class experience.
  • Develop and implement criteria for evaluating students’ performance in the program class and the quality of class products.
  • Maintain logs of class content covered, student engagement, achievement, etc. using a standardized online reporting tool.
  • Provide weekly updates to the project manager and/or study investigators on barriers and facilitators of student progress.
  • Record facilitators and barriers to program delivery, student engagement, and student performance.
  • Refine program lessons throughout the academic year based on observations of what did and did not work well.
Why Join Us:The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research, and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: .Click the following links to learn more about resources and community engagement opportunities at CU Anschutz through the following networks:§ LGBTQ+ Hub:§ Diversity and Health Equity Hub:§ Community Engagement-North Aurora:§ The Office of Disability, Access, & Inclusion: .Benefits: The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision, and Wellness
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (prorated to 50% for this half-time position)
  • Vacation Days: 22
  • Sick Days: 15
  • Holiday Days: 10
  • Tuition Benefit: System employees have the benefit on all campuses.
  • ECO Pass: RTD Bus and light rail service
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, including perks and programs for our employees.The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: .Diversity and Equity:The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Certificate in education and qualified to teach in Colorado.
  • At least two years of experience teaching in a middle or high school setting
  • Ability to travel to school sites in the Denver metro area.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience planning lessons for high school students.
  • Experience in project-based classroom instruction.
  • Experience in health education, video development, and/or
  • video production
  • Spanish language proficiency
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Development of classroom lessons for high school students
  • Ability to work with high school students in a project-based experience.
  • Ability to apply positive youth development principles to classroom environments.
  • Strong classroom management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
  • Ability to travel to school sites in the Denver metro area.
How to Apply:For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): * A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
  • Curriculum vitae / Resume
  • Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at .Questions should be directed to:Nancy Asdigian atScreening of Applications Begins:Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 15, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:$28,000-36,300.The salary for this position is consistent with Denver Public Schools Teacher and SSP Step and Grade Schedule 2023-2024 ( )The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator:ADA Statement:The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at ​.Background Check Statement:The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.Vaccination Statement:CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the .

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