Senior to Sophomore (Instructors)

A CSU Pueblo Department Chair will approve qualified STS instructors; qualified instructors have or are pursuing a master’s degree in the course content area (e.g., English, Math, Biology, Psychology).

New Instructor Eligibility:

If you wish to teach STS courses, you must secure permission from your principal or school/district administration; in addition, an MOU between CSU Pueblo and your district must be in place.

If you do not yet have a Master’s degree, you will need to request conditional instructor approval. This approval status can be obtained by enrolling in graduate-level coursework in a specific content area, then submit the same documentation as instructors that already have a Master’s degree to CSU Pueblo (see below). Please note that enrolling in graduate-level courses does not guarantee that conditional approval will be granted.

All new instructors will need to submit:

• Current resume
• Copies of your core content area graduate level or beyond transcripts
• Relevant professional development documentation or other related work experience
• Referral from your Principal recommending you to teach

These materials can be emailed to the STS Specialist. CSU Pueblo will forward your information to the appropriate department and contact the instructor once an approval decision has been made.

Guest Instructor Requirements Form

Following approval by the Department Chair:

The teacher will fill out a demographic form granting them access as a CSU Pueblo Guest Instructor in the Banner computer system.

Guest Instructor status enables instructors to access their class rosters for enrollment verification and final grade entry at the end of the semester in Faculty Self-Service Banner.

Returning Instructor Eligibility:

Instructors who have taught for the STS program previously must submit documentation (see below) to renew their approval status. Instructors can use the Guest Instructor Requirements Form to submit these materials at the end of each academic year, Once submitted, CSU Pueblo will forward this information to the appropriate department and contact the instructor once an approval decision has been made. The department may contact you to discuss course objectives and outcomes to ensure your course meets the standards set by the University. CSU Pueblo will contact the instructor once the approval is signed. 

All returning instructors will need to submit:

• Current Resume
• Copies of your core content area graduate level or beyond transcripts
• Relevant professional development documentation or other related work experience
• Syllabus for the course you would like to teach

GUEST INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS FORM

STS Instructor Responsibilities:

The Guest Instructor is responsible for verifying their student roster and ensuring student registrations are completed by University deadlines every semester.

Guest Instructors must submit student work samples for review by the Department Chair to determine congruency with specific grades. At the end of each semester, instructors must submit 3 A-level, 3 B-level, and 3 C-level student work samples. Student work samples should be submitted here:

Student Work Samples Form

If you have questions or need more information, including course syllabi, please contact us at 719.549.2627 or csup_highschoolprograms@csupueblo.edu.

Instructors can find additional information below: STS Instructor Handbook

Role of Department Liaisons

Each department on campus provides a knowledgeable person in expected course content and outcomes. They are specialists in their field of study and are willing to support STS high school teachers. Schools and individual teachers should not hesitate to use these resources at any time.