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Job Posting Title:
Teacher - Digital Media (Broadcast Journalism) - 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):
This position will include Print Media, Yearbook, and English courses.
Responsibilities:
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
Work to achieve the high-quality elements of Career and Technical Education
Offer or support skill development and leadership activities for students through designated Career and Technical Education Student Organization, or CTSO
Assist in regular program promotion and development of promotional materials for enhanced awareness and student engagement
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
Support policies and programs of the Douglas County School District and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district or department policies, regulations, and procedures
Integrates work-based learning experiences in the CTE program/classroom
Establish and maintain student and program quality data to align with State requirements
Maintain professional competency by engaging in relevant professional development activities and connecting with industry
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
Certifications:
CO Teacher License - Colorado Department of Education, CTE Instructor (Secondary) Credential - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Mountain Vista 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 - $119,121.00 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*.
- *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:
June 2, 2026