INSTRUCTOR, CTE - BUSINESS (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) - 9TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Teacher Compensation

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a qualified instructor for career and technical education. The position involves teaching diverse high school students in various business and entrepreneurship courses. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree, three years of professional industry experience, and CTE Authorization from the Colorado Department of Education. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and being bilingual. DPS offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related industry credential; required in some content areas.
• Three years of professional industry experience in the content area within the last 7 years.
• Adjunct status with a community college in the content area, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach career and technical education courses to diverse high school students.
• Monitor and communicate students' performance, behavior, and development.
• Prepare educational lesson plans and materials to meet state or college competencies.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Working with diverse populations

Professional industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related industry credential

Master’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until May 1, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

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.

Business (Entrepreneurship)

As part of the Management and Entrepreneurship cluster, the Business pathway is designed to develop student understanding of business practices and skills in entrepreneurship. This instructor will teach courses such as technological applications, business management, computer business applications (Microsoft Office), entrepreneurship, and accounting. Instructors may also teach courses from the High School of Business (HSoB) curriculum that may include Wealth Management, Leadership, Principles of Business, Principles of Finance, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Business Economics, and Business Strategies.

Must possess a CTE Authorization/License in the field of study according to CDE worksheets (CTE Business Authorization). May need to attend additional training for industry or curriculum during summer or school year. Preferred: Concurrent Enrollment requirements - Masters degree or masters +18 hours in the appropriate content. A program offering post‑secondary credit may require the teacher to possess additional credentials specific to the organization or content.

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. 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.

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.
• 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 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 adviser to the appropriate career & technical student organization (CTSO) and maintaining a program advisory committee.
• Maintain and supervise use of any lab/technology equipment.

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, while 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.