INSTRUCTOR, CTE - DESIGN & DIGITAL ARTS, 6TH-12TH GRADE
Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Full Time
6 days ago
Key skills
Problem SolvingCollaboration
About this role
** Applications will be received until March 23, 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.
What DPS Offers You:
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun 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.
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.
Design & Digital Arts (Digital Design) -
As part of the Arts, Entertainment, & Design cluster, the digital design pathway is designed to develop student understanding and skills in the area of photography, graphic design, animation and visual arts. This instructor will teach courses such as digital photo, graphic design, multimedia, and 3D animation.
Must possess a CTE Authorization/License in the field of study according to CDE worksheets (CTE Media Arts 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/schooling specific to the organization/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.
- 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.
- Presents subject matter using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, project-based, industry related, problem solving) and technology in order to adapt to varied learning styles.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun 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.