Teacher - Family and Consumer Sciences - CTE

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Job Posting Title:

Teacher

• Family and Consumer Sciences

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CTE Job Description:

Responsible 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): An IB World School is part of a global community authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver rigorous, internationally recognized programs.

These schools focus on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who think critically, act ethically, and engage with the world beyond their classrooms. Being an IB World School means a commitment to high academic standards, global-mindedness, and educating the whole child to succeed in college, career, and life.

Responsibilities:

Work to achieve the high-quality elements of Career and Technical Education Establish and maintain student and program quality data to align with State requirements Assist in regular program promotion and development of promotional materials for enhanced awareness and student engagement Maintain professional competency by engaging in relevant professional development activities and connecting with industry Support policies and programs of the Douglas County School District and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district or department policies, regulations, and procedures Effectively communicate with staff, parents, and district stakeholders Cooperatively engage in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence Respond effectively to the input from and coordinate tasks with district/school personnel as required by assignment Attend regular and special staff meetings and actively participate as a member of the educational team Establish and maintain a suitable learning environment that promotes student growth and skill mastery while assuring student safety Provide instruction that is appropriately paced and designed to develop occupational skills while accounting for individual differences in ability, motivation, and learning rates Develop and instruct a competency-based program that, when feasible, accommodates an open entry/open exit delivery Perform other related duties as assigned or requested Integrate instruction to enhance employability skills and abilities of students Guide students in making decisions about careers and postsecondary options Offer or support skill development and leadership activities for students through designated Career and Technical Education Student Organization, or CTSO 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 Integrates work-based learning experiences in the CTE program/classroom

Certifications:

CO Teacher License

• Colorado Department of Education, CTE Instructor (Secondary) Credential

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Colorado Department of Education Education:

Bachelor's Degree Position Type:

Regular Primary Location:

Douglas County 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.

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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

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• 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 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.

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: August 12, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD

• 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling.

Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community's 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD's Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district

• and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job
• it's a calling.

Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community's future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.