INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, ACADEMICS

** Applications will be received until May 13, 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 improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. Will specialize in a specific content area: math, science, or humanities, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $73,579  - $88,296. 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:
 

•    In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in English Language Arts and Social Studies for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorites, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction
•    Facilitates literacy learning walks using a content specific walkthrough tool

•    Facilitates learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants
•   Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback conversations
•    Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support
•    Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools
•    Collaboratively develops professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
•    Supports with district curriculum adoption and implementation

•    Contributes to team projects in collaboration with other specialists

 

 

  What You’ll Need:  

• Bachelor's Degree Education or relevant subject area - Required
• Master's Degree  Education or relevant subject area - Preferred
• Four (4) years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two (2) years of experience in coaching other teachers - Required
• Three (3) years previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners and leading for Spanish Literacy (for Humanities specialists) - Required
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Works collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
• 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