DIRECTOR, SCHOOLS

** 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 a