SPECIALIST, CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) CURRICULUM

Denver Public SchoolsDenver, ColoradoOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 30 minutes ago

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** Applications will be received until November 27, 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:
Provides support to Career and Technical Education (CTE) faculty and leadership at College in regards to onboarding, CTE credentialing, planning and pacing guides for CTE courses, common assessments, and state assessments. Delivers best practice onboarding and instructional strategies to CTE teachers throughout the College. Provide coordination and support for managing the Strengthening America's Workforce (Perkins V) Act grant .
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $76,211-$91,454 . Click here (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?pageid=2859) 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:
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the CTE curriculum. • Prepare and teach the CTE credentialing coursework.
• Responsible for providing support to CTE and academic teachers related to the implementation of the Math-in-CTE model
• Uses data to drive changes in classroom instruction by collecting, analyzing, and determining next steps
• Puts in place an infrastructure for professional development of school staff; assists in the formation and development of the professional development team at the school level; and provides professional development for new CTE teachers
• Studies, evaluates, and as appropriate, recommends to the VP of Education the adoption of new instructional materials, methods, and programs
• Assists deans and other staff in designing individualized onboarding, mentoring, and professional development plans to deepen their knowledge of best practices in the classroom.
• Provides tools, protocols, and professional development opportunities that help deans and other staff to strengthen their instructional knowledge in order to support teaching and learning for all students
• Consults with deans, associate deans, and classroom teachers to provide strategies and feedback on best practices and instructional techniques in CTE and assists in differentiating instruction to the needs of students
• Conducts and/or participates in classroom learning walks in schools to engage teachers, administrators, and others in identifying examples of effective classroom practices; uses information gathered to plan the focus of professional development and instructional work with programs
• Provides training, technical direction, and guidance to teachers regarding appropriate use of assessments to guide instruction
• Facilitates course advanced credit pathways between K-12 and postsecondary CTE programs and appropriate community college programs
What You’ll Need:
- Master's degree minimum required
- Minimum of 5 years of satisfactory teaching experience
- Two (2) plus years of experience in planning and providing professional development
- Hold a Master's degree with a teaching license and CTE credential 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