INSTRUCTOR, CTE - ENGINEERING, 9TH - 12TH GRADE

About the role

Administers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility (CTE pathway/program). Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes in the secondary classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach diverse High School students career and technical education courses as outlined in the program of study.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and apply gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes in the secondary classroom.
• Teach students various careers related to the pathway they teach.
• Train students in CAD software such as Inventor and Solidworks and may have the opportunity to earn industry certifications.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational lesson plans, course outlines, objectives and materials in order to meet state or college competencies.
• Present subject matter using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, project-based, industry related, problem solving) and technology in order to adapt to varied learning styles.
• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement and career planning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and administer and evaluate tests and assignments.
• Maintain program compliance with program approval, which includes serving as an advisor to the appropriate career & technical student organization (CTSO) and maintaining a program advisory committee.
• Maintain and supervise use of any lab/technology equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related industry credential.
• Bachelor’s degree acceptable for certain content areas, required; In some content areas, must have completed or be willing to complete required curriculum training related to content.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred in all content areas and required for certain content areas with college coursework.
• Three (3+) years of professional industry experience in the content area within the past 7 years or in the time designated by the Colorado Department of Education.
• Three (3+) years of experience working with diverse populations.
• Adjunct status with a community college in the content area, strongly preferred.
• Must possess or have the ability to acquire appropriate secondary Career and Technical Education authorization/endorsement from Colorado Department of Education.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, parents, and the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

What DPS Offers You
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Career Technical Education Instructors Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.

Pay

Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.

Schedule

Not specified.