CTE Instructor — Hands-On Career Prep for Students

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Career and Technical Education instructor to teach high school students in the designated pathway. The role emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and strong industry partnerships.

You will sponsor a CTSO, support an advisory board, and help coordinate internships and college visits, while aligning with state and district standards to prepare students for real-world careers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 3+ years of professional industry experience in the content area within past 7 years or in the time designated by the Colorado Department of Education
• 3+ years of experience working with diverse populations
• Adjunct status with a community college in 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding in the career field of study
• 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
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Communicates 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 to students, using various teaching methods (e.g., Project-based, industry related, problem solving) and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style
• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement and career planning
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and administers and evaluates tests and assignments
• Maintains 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
• Maintains and supervises use of any lab/technology equipment

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Career and Technical Education instructor to teach high school students in the designated pathway. The role emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and strong industry partnerships.

You will sponsor a CTSO, support an advisory board, and help coordinate internships and college visits, while aligning with state and district standards to prepare students for real-world careers.