HIGH PRIORITY SCHOOL PARTNER -SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Apply NowCompany: Denver Public Schools
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Job Description
** Applications will be received until April 25, 2025. 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. **
About this job:
Leads school improvement strategies for a caseload of district-managed schools to achieve the goal of Great Schools in Every Neighborhood. Drives strategic school design and continuous school improvement at identified highest priority schools and the Tiered School Supports methodology for providing accelerated improvement, redesign and turnaround supports at low-performing schools so that all schools are continually improving, eliminating opportunity gaps and readying all students for college and career.
What DPS Offers You:
What You'll Do:
Works with Director to implement school improvement processes for an assigned caseload of district schools, developing and implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan aimed at improving student outcomes in designated schools; leverages best practices for turnaround and school improvement in a system of intensive support for highest-needs schools.
Collaborates with central office and school-based leadership to develop, implement and provide needed resources and services for educators and students in alignment with the District's school improvement plan
Works closely with district leaders, school staff, and the community to achieve measurable outcomes at assigned schools; responds to concerns and issues in a timely manner and escalates issues when necessary
Serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics (e.g., school improvement, instructional and cultural systems, talent hiring and development, teacher and leadership coaching) to advise school staff on the proper course of action
Provides targeted support to highest needs schools, including high-quality coaching as it relates to school turnaround strategies, best practices and action plans
Leads data-driven progress monitoring of school improvement and regularly communicates progress, challenges, and successes; identifies additional areas of need
Ensures proper execution of systems and structures to reinforce equity of opportunity and outcomes for all students and staff; removes barriers to support
Maintains strong knowledge of and ensures compliance with district, state and federal policies and regulations
What You'll Need:
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
About Us
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.
** Applications will be received until April 25, 2025. 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. **
About this job:
Leads school improvement strategies for a caseload of district-managed schools to achieve the goal of Great Schools in Every Neighborhood. Drives strategic school design and continuous school improvement at identified highest priority schools and the Tiered School Supports methodology for providing accelerated improvement, redesign and turnaround supports at low-performing schools so that all schools are continually improving, eliminating opportunity gaps and readying all students for college and career.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $105,639 - $129,387. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
Works with Director to implement school improvement processes for an assigned caseload of district schools, developing and implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan aimed at improving student outcomes in designated schools; leverages best practices for turnaround and school improvement in a system of intensive support for highest-needs schools.
Collaborates with central office and school-based leadership to develop, implement and provide needed resources and services for educators and students in alignment with the District's school improvement plan
Works closely with district leaders, school staff, and the community to achieve measurable outcomes at assigned schools; responds to concerns and issues in a timely manner and escalates issues when necessary
Serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics (e.g., school improvement, instructional and cultural systems, talent hiring and development, teacher and leadership coaching) to advise school staff on the proper course of action
Provides targeted support to highest needs schools, including high-quality coaching as it relates to school turnaround strategies, best practices and action plans
Leads data-driven progress monitoring of school improvement and regularly communicates progress, challenges, and successes; identifies additional areas of need
Ensures proper execution of systems and structures to reinforce equity of opportunity and outcomes for all students and staff; removes barriers to support
Maintains strong knowledge of and ensures compliance with district, state and federal policies and regulations
What You'll Need:
- High School Diploma or GED - Required
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- Master's Degree - Preferred
- Five (5+) plus years of school leadership responsibility - Required
- Three (3) plus years as a Title 1 Principal - Required
- Proven track record of results in driving transformational student outcomes - Required
- Experience with school leadership in secondary settings (with middle school experience highly preferred) - Required
- A current, valid State of Colorado Principal License or must get it within one (1) year of obtaining the role - Required
- Valid Colorado Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years - Required
- Demonstrated success in leading school improvement or school turnaround
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy
- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others
- Strong interpersonal, coaching and leadership skills, including the ability to lead and develop a high-performing school leadership team
- Ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization
- Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and ability to collaborate across lines of difference toward common goals
- 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 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
About Us
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.