INSTRUCTOR, CTE AUDIO

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

Job Description

Applications will be received until September 21, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

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. Instructors will teach diverse High School students career and technical education courses as outlined in the program of study. These courses are determined by the program approval which is approved by the Colorado Community College System. Instructors will teach students various careers related to the pathway they teach. Instruction will be real‑world, hands‑on, and project‑based for authentic job related experience. Instructors are required to sponsor a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) and maintain (with assistance) an Advisory Board for all program changes and updates. In conjunction with the Career Development team, instructors will assist with facilitating internships, job shadows, mentorships, college visits, and overall connections with Industry Personnel in the field.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range is listed here . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.