Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Full Time
Denver, CO 80207
$68,758 - $77,008 a year
Posted
Job description
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our
website
to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”.
Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Complete our
Interest Form
to connect with a member of our Talent Team.
POSITION: Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) (2023-2024 School Year)
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Currently hiring at multiple locations (see openings
here
)
SALARY: $68,758-$77,008 based on years of aligned experience up to 6 years. We also offer a
relocation stipend
if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!
STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: June 2023. You can view the current School Year Calendar
here
.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is the leader of coaching for the teachers at their school site. They are responsible for coaching and managing people in both their teaching practice as well as their continuous growth personally. The DCI role supports our belief in the human condition, that every human being strives to be fully known for who they are and the unique contribution they make to the human story. In addition to this, the DCI, in partnership with the School Leadership Team, are responsible for the results of the school.
The DCI is the coach and manager of 12-15 teachers.
Leadership
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DSST Mission Driven: Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and preparing every student for post secondary success
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Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement. Is willing to do whatever it takes to get the work done right
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Model professional maturity; emotional constancy in stressful situations, bringing out the best in others, seek solutions and positively motivating
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Mentor and coach staff members to encourage growth and results
Curriculum
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Work with teachers to create and refine DSST curriculum documents (assessments, plans, data tracking), which correspond to college readiness standards, core instructional practices, and the benchmark assessment program
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Oversee teacher implementation of DSST curriculum
Instruction
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Observe and evaluate teachers in categories that correspond to DSST instructional expectations (in collaboration with School Director)
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Use of the centralized coaching tool to track all coaching meetings, observations, and action steps
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Maintain an awareness of how course content will prepare a student for the needs of a high school college preparatory program
Assessment
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Create, maintain, and update whole school, grade level, and teacher level student academic and assessment records and reports
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Oversee required standardized testing Identify and arrange for staff development opportunities which relate to core instructional practices, standards based assessments, and content areas
Data
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Support data analysis in staff level coaching and school wide progress to goal
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Monitor overall school data and progress to goal
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Manage school and staff member decisions that come from data analysis
Professional Learning
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Develop and execute the Professional Learning vision for your school
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Manage and execute staff meetings
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Manage and execute Professional Learning Days
Additional Duties:
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Build relationships with teachers and other members of the administration team in order to positively impact school culture and results
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Co-manage department chairs to ensure effective outcomes within departments
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Recruit and hire school faculty
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Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment, as needed
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Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents
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Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide new teacher professional development; create school-specific new and returning teacher professional development
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Lead the Instructional Leadership Team at your school
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Participate in the Instructional Leadership Development program
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If applicable, teach course(s) within the school
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If applicable, act as a student advisor for a group of students
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
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Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
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Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required
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At least 3 years 6-12th grade teaching experience required
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Demonstrated ability to coach, manage and lead adults to successful outcomes
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process
here
.
TOTAL REWARDS
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work.
Check out our website
to learn how we deliver on this promise.
REFERRAL
Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them
here
! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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DSST Public Schools Overview:
DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora.
DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are:
Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.
Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.
Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.
Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.
Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.
Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.
Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.
Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.
Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.
Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.
Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.
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