Teacher - Future Educator - DCSD Legacy Campus
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director, develops a Future Educator Career and Technical pathway for DCSD students who seek a career in teaching and education, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas that will serve as the basis from DCSD Legacy Campus pathway programs. Along with postsecondary partners, plans/develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; to include Career and Technical Education standards, concurrent enrollment requirements, and industry certification assessments, as appropriate; establishes through intentional recruitment and industry partnerships a CTE advisory panel to ensure that the program pathway is relevant to workforce readiness, assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student's ability and interests. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
Minimum Education or Formal Training:
- MA in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development and Family Relations, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning or other closely related fields.
Licenses & Certification:
- Eligible for Colorado Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
- Eligible for related industry accredited credential - As applicable, eligible for secondary CDE Career and Technical Education credential - Colorado Department of Education
Essential Environmental Demands:
- Mostly clean and comfortable
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
Engage industry and community partners to form and maintain a CTE Advisory Panel as a means of assessing and informing program relevance
Serve as a part of the program outreach/recruitment team, visiting neighborhood and alternative high schools promoting program awareness
Engage in any and all professional development/coursework necessary to be fully licensed and certified to instruct pathway programming, including CDE, CTE, and postsecondary requirements
Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on students' performance and development
Implement new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment. Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Pathway Program Developers serve as integral parts of their school and school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to Career/Technical Student Organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings
Assist in other school programs as assigned
Plan and organize an appropriate instructional program that will serve to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and workforce readiness
Develop and articulate course pathway curricula that conform to District, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and concurrent enrollment/dual enrollment standards
Collaborate closely with postsecondary partners to align instructional materials and planning to assessments culminating in industry certifications and high school/college course credit
Work Experience:Five (5) years related teaching or industry experience preferred | Not Required
Certifications:As applicable, eligible for secondary CDE Career and Technical Education credential - Colorado Department of Education, Eligible for Colorado Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education, Eligible for related industry accredited credential - As applicable
Education:Master's Degree (Required)
Skills:Ability to use general office and classroom equipment, Ability to use specialized equipment related to specific academic area assigned, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills., Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
Position Type:Regular
Primary Location:Legacy Campus
One Year Only (Yes or No):No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:40
FTE:1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:205 Work Days
Minimum Hire Rate:$83,975.65 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate:$105,593.14 USD Annual
Full Salary Range:$83,975.65 USD - $127,210.64 USD Annual
Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:June 2, 2026