26 - CTE Construction Teacher

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CTE Construction Teacher plans, organizes, and implements an instructional program in a school learning environment to guide students in developing their academic potential. The teacher performs instructional and related duties in accordance with district policies and the teacher contract, and maintains cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and students. This is a limited-term position in Teaching and Learning Services at East High School, with a 165-day work year, reporting to the School Principal. The position is exempt and includes fringe benefits based on the PEA Negotiated Agreement.

Requirements

Obtain a valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from the date of hire.
Meet the applicable content-area qualification through one of the listed routes: a CTE Manufacturing Processes Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license; 24 semester hours of related postsecondary coursework verified by an official transcript, including at least three semester hours in four listed content areas; or current, valid NAM certification, SME Certified Manufacturing Technologist certification, or SME Lean certification.
Meet the occupational or teaching experience requirement through one of the listed routes: with a bachelor’s or higher degree, 2,000 verified hours of non-teaching occupational experience in the content area; with less than a bachelor’s degree, 4,000 such hours; or three years of verified teaching experience in the content area. Student-teaching credit of up to 800 hours may be applied to occupational or teaching experience. Full-time teaching experience is defined as at least 51% of a teaching schedule dedicated to the content area.
Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and receive clearance from the Office of Human Resources.
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Demonstrate knowledge of Common Core standards and the ability to unpack standards and align them with curriculum.
Write specific learning goals, objectives, and outcomes; analyze multiple data sources to make instructional decisions; and interpret test information and data.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional learning communities; demonstrate flexibility and a strong commitment to system change and teamwork.
Use technology and incorporate or teach 21st-century skills; demonstrate computer expertise or willingness to learn Infinite Campus.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction and integrate reading, writing, and math throughout the curriculum.
Demonstrate professionalism, a strong work ethic, positive public-relations skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with the school and community.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and teachers to support students’ educational, personal, and social development.
Report to work regularly and punctually.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Title I or low-income setting.
Previous experience as a certified teacher.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement instruction that supports students’ academic development and potential.
Use varied classroom techniques and methods appropriate to student abilities and promote high levels of achievement.
Use relevant subject matter and technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Apply research-based principles of effective instruction and organize teaching around learning objectives and clearly defined student outcomes.
Select student-involving teaching strategies, monitor learning, and adjust instructional pacing accordingly.
Prepare for classes, create daily lesson plans, and prepare the classroom for learning activities.
Establish and communicate clear objectives and written grading standards, explain grading standards, and make them available to parents.
Build student motivation and interest in learning and in the subject area.
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships, model honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration, and maintain cooperative relationships with administrators, staff, students, and parents.
Share appropriate information with parents and staff; document student progress and provide timely, accurate feedback to students, parents, and appropriate staff.
Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback.
Maintain records of student performance, progress, and development.
Maintain current awareness of subject-area literature and activities and pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures, and maintain discipline in accordance with school rules and systems.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators.