TEACHER, SECONDARY (HIGH) - COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, 9TH-12TH GRADE at DPS Careers

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Costume Design, Garment Construction, Technical Theatre, Production Support, Curriculum Design, CTE, Shop Management, Workplace Readiness, Instruction, Student Mentoring

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

** Applications will be received until April 2, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org [https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobs]. ** About this job: The Costume Design and Construction Director provides high-quality instruction in technical theatre with a specific focus on costume design, garment construction, and production support. This role prepares students for postsecondary education, apprenticeships, and entry-level work in the entertainment and fashion industries by building both artistic expression and technical proficiency. The instructor designs and delivers standards-based CTE curriculum, manages a safe and professional costume shop and dressing room environment, and partners with school and industry stakeholders to expand opportunities for students. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert in costume systems and design, mentors students in authentic production experiences, and supports a culture where all students build competence, confidence, and workplace readiness skills in line with the Technical Theatre pathway. Please view full job description here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UPyxddDeEmwPq_ZYY0LTD0X2mNHDKb75wS8yNDs4WsI/edit?usp=sharing] What DPS Offers You: * A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. * Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4086/talent/4416445/24-25_DCTA_Step_and_Grade_Schedule_Eff._8-1-2024.pdf] for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/3200] for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. * In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129], health and wellness benefits [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397], and PERA Retirement [http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retire]. What You'll Do: * Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding. * Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy. * Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. * Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. * Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. * Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style. * May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws). What You’ll Need: * Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions. * Have a valid Colorado Department of Education [https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing] (CDE) teaching license. Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15L2dOj5BW_ZOc-FZDn0lcT1N2AnHkqD0/view?usp=drive_link] for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.) * Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. * Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. * Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf] of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Responsibilities

The instructor provides high-quality instruction in technical theatre, focusing on costume design, garment construction, and production support to prepare students for industry careers. This role involves designing and delivering standards-based CTE curriculum and managing a safe costume shop environment.