Instructor - Sr. Instructor

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title
:
Open Rank Instructor – Sr Instructor

Working Title
:
Alternative Licensure Instructor (ALI) – Special Education Teacher Educator

FTE
:
Full-time

Salary Range
: $68,000–$70,000 (Instructor) & $74,000–$78,000 (Sr. Instructor)

Position # – Requisition #38089

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We are the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in‑depth programs. CU Denver partners with diverse learners at every stage, across seven schools and colleges, with faculty inspiring and working alongside students to solve complex challenges.

The School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a full‑time teacher educator position in the ASPIRE to Teach Alternative Teacher Licensure Program. Applicants must have at least five years of demonstrated expertise in a public K‑12 setting as a special education teacher or related personnel, with knowledge of Colorado special education law and experience with students of diverse learning needs.

Teaching (80%)

• Support and mentor a caseload of special education candidates by providing timely feedback on online learning modules, video coaching portal submissions, and 1:1 monthly video conference meetings.
• Track and report candidate program and teacher development progress.
• Contribute expertise related to ASPIRE program philosophical frameworks.
• Design and facilitate candidate learning within authentic remote Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Communicate regularly with candidates regarding progress in the classroom and ASPIRE program.

ALI Team and Collective Program Work (20%)

• Provide ongoing support to other ALIs by sharing resources, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate on interdependent team tasks and contribute to program and curriculum development.
• Assume program leadership roles as needed.
• Engage in program evaluation activities and attend ASPIRE team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the main SEHD for resource sharing.

Instructor

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated expertise as a special education teacher.
• Experience in a teacher education/development role in higher education or K‑12 education, including coaching teachers in the field.

Sr. Instructor

• Doctoral degree in education, special education, or related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated expertise as a special education teacher.
• Experience in a teacher education/development role in higher education or K‑12 education, including coaching teachers in the field.

• Five or more years in a K‑12 school setting as a special education teacher, preferably with culturally and/or linguistically diverse students.
• Familiarity with Colorado curriculum standards and Teacher Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal alternative license policy.
• Experience working with ASPIRE to Teach (as a candidate or contract employee).
• Expertise in remote learning environments, instruction delivery, and facilitation of professional learning communities.
• Commitment to a socially just and equitable approach to education.

• Self‑directed, independent work with initiative.
• Strong empathetic, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Excellent written and virtual communication skills.
• Ability to allocate time and cognitive resources efficiently.
• Tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility.
• Commitment to fostering strong relationships primarily through technology.
• Collaborative mindset and curiosity.

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