Teacher - Cte Wbl (Work Based Learning)

Position Type:
Teaching - High School
Date Posted:
2/1/2024
Location:
Montrose High School
Date Available:
Mid July 2024
Closing Date:
02/07/2024Position Title: - CTE Work Based Instructor
Exempt
Site: Montrose High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Contracted Length Term: Teacher - 188 Days (mid-July - late June)
Salary Schedule: Building Resource Teacher (range $45,418 - $72,077 based on the 23/24 salary schedules, related experience and education)
Start Date: Mid July 2024
Montrose High School Summary
Montrose High School is the largest school in the district, yet we strive to create a warm and supportive community that values balance in all aspects of life. We prioritize building relationships with our students and staff, and we believe that celebrating successes and fostering growth is critical to student success.
To ensure that all students are well-equipped for their future, we are constantly refining our instructional framework to include collaboration, standards-Based Learning, and common and formative assessments. We believe that by working together and focusing on growth, we can help our students achieve their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
In addition to our focus on academic achievement, we offer a myriad of clubs and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests and develop important life skills. Whether it's through our sports teams, music programs, or 29 student organizations, we encourage students and staff to find their passions and get involved as we embrace the Red Hawk spirit.
Wherever our students' future paths take them, we are committed to nurturing their success.
District Summary:
Nestled within Colorado's gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado with a great focus on STEM including the arts. Which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).
Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development, advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs with incentives.
Position Overview: Montrose High School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated educator to join our team as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work Based Learning Instructor. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about shaping the future of students and helping them achieve their hopes and dreams. The CTE Work Based Learning Instructor will play a crucial role in facilitating internship, apprenticeship, and work-for-credit classes, providing students with real-world experiences and preparing them for successful careers. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, community partnerships, and active involvement in career-related events. If you are passionate about preparing students for successful careers through hands-on experiences and community engagement, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact on the future workforce and contributing to the success of our students.
Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education and WBL Career and Technical Education endorsement.
• Teaching certification and relevant work experience in Work Based Learning programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching Responsibilities:
   • Conduct classes on Internship, Apprenticeship, and Work for Credit, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students.
2. Collaboration with CTE Programs:
   • Work closely with other MHS CTE programs to manage capstone projects, industry certifications, and contribute to the development of effective career pathways.
3. Counseling Office Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with the Counseling Office to address programming needs and assist students in making informed pathway decisions.
4. Administration Collaboration:
   • Work in tandem with the administration to develop new career pathways that align with industry demands and provide students with valuable skills.
5. Community Liaison:
   • Act as a liaison for community partnerships, fostering relationships with organizations for guest speakers, site visits, apprenticeships, internships, and job shadows.
6. Student Opportunities Liaison:
   • Facilitate student opportunities, camps, and academies both during the academic year and in the summer, ensuring students have access to a variety of learning experiences.
7. Career Awareness and Employment Opportunities:
   • Serve as a liaison for career awareness, connecting students with employment opportunities, and actively promoting student engagement in relevant programs such as Pinhead Institute.
8. Career Events Planning:
   • Take an active role in planning and organizing career events such as Pizza with Professionals, Stemposium, Future Builders' Skill Trades Expo, Financial Reality Fair, and more.
9. Community Service Opportunities:
   • Research, identify, and advertise community service opportunities for students, encouraging their participation in meaningful civic engagement.
10. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
    • This position will require flexing days out during the typical academic year so that student internships can be facilitate and supervised over the summer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• Work is performed in a standard classroom setting with some work being performed at various District properties and off-site locations.
• Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, sitting, standing for long periods of time may be required.
• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.