TLC SENIOR TEAM LEAD - TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL ED MOD NDS, KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE

** Applications will be received until March 2, 2026. 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:

A teacher who, as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, plays a critical role in helping a school reach their student achievement goals. Spends part of the day providing high-quality instruction in own classroom as a teacher and part of the day developing a team of teachers’ ability to deliver joyful, rigorous, and personalized instruction that leads to high academic achievement. Serves as a content area expert, facilitates collaborative team time, provides 1-on-1 observation and coaching to peers, and facilitates the end-to-end Leading Effective Academic Practice (LEAP) growth and performance evaluation for each teacher on the team. Contributes to the year-long professional development plan and provides whole staff professional learning (when relevant) in area(s) of expertise. Collaborates with school leaders and team specialists to align teacher supports to advancement of school-wide instructional priorities.

Expected Outcomes include building the instructional capacity of a team of teachers and developing a team culture of continuous learning that maximizes staff and student morale and performance. Creates distributive leadership structures in schools in collaboration with school leaders and increases opportunities for feedback and growth from content experts to drive increased student achievement while building own capacity as a leader.

Stipend:

Receives a stipend paid in 20 installments from September - July.
 

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule.  Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. An individual who holds this Senior Team Lead position will receive an additional $5,500 annual stipend on top of their teacher salary. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• 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:

• Operational effectiveness: supports the completion of daily activities; guides and supports the team's work efforts, maximizes productivity and achieves short term goals. Improves the team environment; models, evaluates, and guides positive high performing behaviors
• Plans and organizes: helps ensure work is completed, based on priorities set by management. Guides the team's success; monitors progress towards goals, action plans, deadlines, and standards. Tactfully assigns or suggests work assignments to the team according to aptitude, skills, work load and interests.
• Coaches and advises: leads and influences the team's best work by serving as an escalation point; solves routine problems, prevents conflicts, and gives limited direct feedback. Provides instruction and guidance to ensure full understanding of designated activities.
• Training and development: provides ongoing opportunities to help improve daily work skills; educates new team members, hosts meetings, coaches, and encourages showcase of strengths. Ensures compliance with district by enforcing standard practices and procedures. 
• Communication: maintains a close relationship and regularly discusses workload and deadlines with the team and management. Reports status to team members and managers, including cost, scope, quality, time, performance, and output to create a positive team atmosphere and keep everyone informed.

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the subject areas for which you are applying. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid