EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEACHING AND LEARNING

** Applications will be received until March 28th. 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:

Serves as a key member of the Office of Schools’ Academic Leadership Team tasked with ensuring that
every student, every day, receives a high-quality Tier 1 instruction that prepares them for success in life.
Monitors, directs and coordinates the development of the District’s instructional vision in deep
collaboration with the Associate Chief of Academics. Responsible for leading content teams, including
but not limited to Humanities, Math, STEAM and Culturally Responsive Education. Fosters collaboration
among other district departments, ensuring that work streams are well-aligned and that schools receive
the highest quality supports. In collaboration with Curriculum and Instruction directors, sets a compelling
vision and develop the annual strategic goals and priorities such that the department’s work significantly
advances the goals of the Strategic Road Map and Board Ends Policies.

 What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Salary Range $122,074 - 149,516 based on a 235 day work year.  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:

• Provides vision, leadership and strategic direction to ensuring the mechanisms exist for high quality Tier 1 instruction; works to develop and implement a departmental strategic plan that is aligned with the District’s academic goals defined in the Strategic Road Map and Board Ends Policies
• Ensures that the teams within the department are working in a cohesive manner to successfully implement the Colorado Academic Standards and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in district elementary, middle and high schools
• Leads multiple content teams to develop and deliver curricular and instructional programs and services for all content areas that are based on best practices and are aligned with standards, ensuring products and services are of exceptional excellence and relevant to and desired by school-based educators; fosters a culture of delivering instructional materials and services that will measurably improve student learning outcomes; and develops a collaborative team culture that honors multiple perspectives and elevates a third way approach to developing and implementing curriculum and instruction
• Oversees the content and quality of professional learning so that teachers and principals have the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver effective academic programming that is aligned with standards and assessments; ensures programs offered by content teams should motivate teachers and principals to innovate and execute with excellence so as to accelerate student achievement and close opportunity gaps between racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Encourages cross-functional collaboration by communicating effectively and sharing knowledge and expertise with other members of the Academic Leadership Team and creating intentional and deliberate partnerships with other academic teams
• Develops systems to communicate and collaborate effectively with other district departments, particularly the Collaborative Directors and Schools; engages Collaborative Directors within the Office of Schools organization to enthusiastically support the implementation of academic programming, particularly the Colorado Academic Standards and CCSS and associated curriculum, assessments, and educator supports.
• Acts as a spokesperson and champion to the community on district curricular programs and evidence best practices to strengthen the student learning experience, as needed
• Remains knowledgeable and up-to-date on research and best practices regarding leadership and management, implementation of standards, adult learning and student assessments
• Leads the a number of department’s budget initiatives, including overseeing budget preparation, approvals, tracking and the proper use of internal controls
• Strategically manages multiple grants and relationships with