26 - CTE Construction Teacher

Pueblo School District 60; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits as per PEA agreement

Job summary

Pueblo School District 60 is seeking a CTE Construction Teacher on a limited-term basis to plan and deliver an instructional program aligned with district goals. The role reports to the School Principal and operates within the Teaching and Learning Services department, with duties defined by the teacher contract.

The position requires CTE credentials or alternative qualifications, a fingerprint background check, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified in the applicable content area via endorsement or NAM/SME certifications.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with verified occupational experience in the content area counts.
• Fingerprint-based background check is required and must be cleared by HR.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to their academic potential.
• Perform instructional duties in accordance with district policies and the teacher contract.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and students.

Skills

Common Core standards understanding

Standards unpacking & alignment

Education

CTE Endorsement (Manufacturing Processes)

24 postsecondary hours in related content areas

NAM/SME certification

Job description

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well‑being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: CTE Construction Teacher - Limited Term

Work Year: 165 days

Department: Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To: School Principal

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The primary responsibility of the CTE Construction Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential; Performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
  • CTE Manufacturing Processes Endorsement on a Colorado teaching licenseOR
    • Content Knowledge:
      • 24 semester hours of related postsecondary coursework verified on an official transcript to include a minimum of three (3) semester hours of content coursework in four of the areas listed in the table below OR
      • Hold valid and current NAM certification, SME certified manufacturing technologist or SME lean certification
    • Occupational Experience: Credit for student teaching (up to 800 hours) in the content area may be applied to either occupational or teaching experience
      • Bachelor's or higher degree: 2,000 hours of verified occupational (non-teaching) experience in the content area OR
      • Less than a bachelor's degree: 4,000 hours of verified occupational (non-teaching) experience in the content area OR
      • Three (3) years' verified teaching experience in the content area (full-time is defined as 51% or more of a teaching schedule dedicated to teaching in the content area)
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED

• Experience in a Title I or low income setting
• Previous experience as a certified teacher

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards
• Ability to unpack standards and align