Aspen High School CTE / Design Teacher / STEM

Position Title: CTE / Design Teacher / STEM

Department: Aspen High School

Reports to: High School Principal/Asst Principal

Classification: Certified Full-time Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: Certified Salary Schedule

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (i.e. cancer, disability, etc).

Position Summary

The Career & Technical Education (CTE)/ Design teacher instructs courses to students in grades 9-12 to prepare them to pursue the full IB Diploma, to earn industry certifications, and/or to consider future career opportunities. Using current technology, this instructor will teach courses that adhere to the district’s MYP & CTE curriculum and could include: entrepreneurship, business, and media, while adhering to the design cycle. 

Position Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of CTE pathways and credentialing requirements
• Possess ability and demonstrate willingness to teach International Baccalaureate (IB), both MYP & DP, including attendance at IB training which may include days in the summer months and/or weekends during the academic year;
• Establish a respectful environment of a diverse population of students, developing a classroom environment  in which each student has the opportunity to think independently and express original ideas;
• Facilitate learning for all students, guiding and challenging them by using a variety of instructional methods, including integration and utilization of technology,  to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encourage exploration of ideas, and  develop leadership qualities in preparation for any post-secondary career option;
• Take responsibility for student academic growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practices, using the IB framework & assessment criteria.
• Reflect on teaching practices, analyze student learning, development, and growth, and apply what is learned to improve instruction;
• Demonstrate leadership, advocating for the school and students while exhibiting high ethical standards;
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration with a team of administrators, teachers, and support staff;
• Communicate effectively and interact well with parents and other community members.
• Teach CTE/MYP courses exploring global contexts and following the design cycle.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the school community to enhance the teaching profession;
• Have a strong desire to extend learning experiences beyond the classroom, including participation in experiential education;
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other staff members in assessing and aiding students to solve health, attitude, and learning problems;
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information for the purpose of protecting students, staff, parents and the District;
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on the individual student’s progress;
• Participate in curriculum and other programs within the school and/or on a district level;
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty meetings and committees,
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals or student teachers and monitor standardized tests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and a current Colorado initial or professional secondary teaching license; the candidate will need to pursue CTE credentialing upon hiring

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• IB MYP and/or DP experience and certification
• CTE credential(s)
• Minimum 5 years teaching at the high school level

Work Environment

• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
• May be exposed to body fluids

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, walking, and stooping, occasional climbing, and repetitive motion

Acknowledgement

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The successful candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.