Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Teacher - Engineering - CTEResponsible for offering a progression of learning in an approved pathway that includes content standards as well as career awareness. Serves as an active liaison between employers and the classroom to maintain program relevance. Collaborates with the designated district program administrator and assumes responsibility for providing skill-based learning to high school students in a particular field of expertise as set forth in the course curriculum.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

- Relevant education or training in the related occupation as specified by CDE for the requirements of a Career and Technical Education credential

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION:

- Valid Colorado Teaching license; or willingness to obtain if required
- Possess, or a willing to obtain a valid Colorado Career and Technical Education credential allowing instruction in the assigned program.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

- Mostly clean and comfortable
- Some noise

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
- Moving around in non-traditional instructional environments

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Offer or support skill development and leadership activities for students through designated Career and Technical Education Student Organization, or CTSO

Develop and instruct a competency-based program that, when feasible, accommodates an open entry/open exit delivery

Design and implement relevant learning experiences utilizing input from an advisory committee; design a progression of learning/courses that lead to appropriate industry-recognized certifications and/or advanced training

Integrate instruction to enhance employability skills and abilities of students

Integrates work-based learning experiences in the CTE program/classroom

Work to achieve the high-quality elements of Career and Technical Education

Assist in regular program promotion and development of promotional materials for enhanced awareness and student engagement

Support policies and programs of the Douglas County School District and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district or department policies, regulations, and procedures

Cooperatively engage in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence

Establish and maintain student and program quality data to align with State requirements

Attend regular and special staff meetings and actively participate as a member of the educational team

Maintain professional competency by engaging in relevant professional development activities and connecting with industry

Provide instruction that is appropriately paced and designed to develop occupational skills while accounting for individual differences in ability, motivation, and learning rates

Effectively communicate with staff, parents, and district stakeholders

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Respond effectively to the input from and coordinate tasks with district/school personnel as required by assignment

Guide students in making decisions about careers and postsecondary options

Establish and maintain a suitable learning environment that promotes student growth and skill mastery while assuring student safety

Certifications:

CO Teacher License - Colorado Department of Education, CTE Instructor (Secondary) Credential - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Highlands Ranch High School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range:

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

June 4, 2026