DIRECTOR, SCHOOLS
Apply NowCompany: Denver Public Schools
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Job Description
** Applications will be received until April 29, 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:
Responsible for the leadership of a Collaborative of schools (e.g. elementary, K-8, pathway, middle, high, etc.) including supervising, evaluating, and supporting school leaders and Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to become instructional leaders through the implementation of their strategic school plan. Supports the Executive Director with ensuring their schools have the resources, development, support and accountability needed to accelerate learning for students.
Reports to the Executive Director of Schools (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary). As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.
**The Director must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.
What DPS Offers You:
What You'll Do:
Leads a Collaborative of schools to a shared belief in and ownership of the academic and whole child success of every child; works to close achievement gaps and monitors learning and college and career readiness to meet state standards and board policies
Supports the Executive Director in driving accountability to equity through Collaborative goals, strategic planning, change leadership, school improvement, and innovative practices aligned District goals and instructional priorities
Promotes improvement through sharing best practices, collaborating on policies and practices that address district strategies and the needs and contributions of the Collaborative; creates a climate for change, continuous improvement, problem solving, collaboration, and openness
Hires dynamic, effective school leaders; supervises and evaluates school leaders and coaches them in improving leadership practice to achieve better results; supports school leaders in developing distributive leadership and pipelines for teacher leadership
Assists in implementing an assessment strategy that develops the ability of school leaders and their instructional leadership teams (ILTs) to build, implement and monitor a strategic school improvement plan, establish structures for data-driven instruction, and identify and monitor supports for students
In collaboration with the Executive Director, establishes productive relationships with communities that contribute to a regional vision for equity and excellence, supports the learning of all students, fosters inclusion, honors diverse viewpoints and accomplishes regional priorities
Implements strategies to builds instructional and leadership capacity and accountability by facilitating regular learning cycles, peer-to-peer collaboration and capacity building opportunities to drive improved student outcomes
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 29, 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:
Responsible for the leadership of a Collaborative of schools (e.g. elementary, K-8, pathway, middle, high, etc.) including supervising, evaluating, and supporting school leaders and Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to become instructional leaders through the implementation of their strategic school plan. Supports the Executive Director with ensuring their schools have the resources, development, support and accountability needed to accelerate learning for students.
Reports to the Executive Director of Schools (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary). As part of a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility and ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations.
**The Director must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $122,074 - $149,516. 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:
Leads a Collaborative of schools to a shared belief in and ownership of the academic and whole child success of every child; works to close achievement gaps and monitors learning and college and career readiness to meet state standards and board policies
Supports the Executive Director in driving accountability to equity through Collaborative goals, strategic planning, change leadership, school improvement, and innovative practices aligned District goals and instructional priorities
Promotes improvement through sharing best practices, collaborating on policies and practices that address district strategies and the needs and contributions of the Collaborative; creates a climate for change, continuous improvement, problem solving, collaboration, and openness
Hires dynamic, effective school leaders; supervises and evaluates school leaders and coaches them in improving leadership practice to achieve better results; supports school leaders in developing distributive leadership and pipelines for teacher leadership
Assists in implementing an assessment strategy that develops the ability of school leaders and their instructional leadership teams (ILTs) to build, implement and monitor a strategic school improvement plan, establish structures for data-driven instruction, and identify and monitor supports for students
In collaboration with the Executive Director, establishes productive relationships with communities that contribute to a regional vision for equity and excellence, supports the learning of all students, fosters inclusion, honors diverse viewpoints and accomplishes regional priorities
Implements strategies to builds instructional and leadership capacity and accountability by facilitating regular learning cycles, peer-to-peer collaboration and capacity building opportunities to drive improved student outcomes
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree - Education or related field - Required
- Master's Degree - Preferred
- Three (3+)or more years as a school leader or similar leadership role in education - Required
- 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 and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Strong inter-personal skills and 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
- Ability to motivate and influence others
- 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.