Denver Public Schools

HIGH PRIORITY SCHOOL PARTNER

Denver Public Schools • $108K — $132K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of school leadership experience required; 3+ as a Title 1 Principal.
  • Current Colorado Principal License required within 1 year of hire.
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
  • Commitment to racial and educational equity.
  • Permanent Colorado residency required.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Implement school improvement processes for designated district schools.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align resources with school improvement plans.
  • Engage with district leaders and community for measurable outcomes.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for school staff in various improvement topics.
  • Provide high-quality coaching to support turnaround strategies.
  • Monitor progress through data-driven methods and communicate results.
  • Ensure compliance with educational policies and reinforce equitable outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for professional growth and development.
  • Opportunities to lead initiatives that directly impact student outcomes.
  • Access to a network of resources and collaboration with central office.
  • Involvement in a mission-driven organization focused on equity.
  • Autonomy in developing turnaround plans with local insights.
Full Job Description
Leads school improvement strategies for a caseload of district-managed schools to achieve the goal of Great Schools in Every Neighborhood. Drives strategic school design and continuous school improvement at identified highest priority schools and the Tiered School Supports methodology for providing accelerated improvement, redesign and turnaround supports at low-performing schools so that all schools are continually improving, eliminating opportunity gaps and readying all students for college and career.

What You\'ll Do:
  • Works with Director to implement school improvement processes for a group of district schools, developing and implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan aimed at improving student outcomes in designated schools; leverages best practices for turnaround and school improvement in a system of intensive support for the highest needs schools.
  • Collaborates with central office and school-based leadership to develop, implement and provide needed resources and services for students in alignment with the District\'s school improvement plan.
  • Works closely with district leaders, school staff, and the community to achieve measurable outcomes at assigned schools; responds to concerns and issues in a timely manner and escalates issues when necessary.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics (e.g., school improvement, instructional and cultural systems, talent hiring and development, leadership coaching) to advise school staff on the proper course of action.
  • Provides targeted support to highest needs schools, including high-quality coaching as it relates to school turnaround strategies, best practices and action plans.
  • Leads data-driven progress monitoring of school improvement and regularly communicates progress, challenges, and successes; identifies additional areas of need.
  • Ensures proper execution of systems and structures to reinforce equity of opportunity and outcomes for all students and staff; removes barriers to support.
  • Maintains strong knowledge of and ensures compliance with district, state and federal policies and regulations.


What You\'ll Need:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree, Master\'s preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of school leadership responsibility, including three (3) or more years as a Title 1 Principal.
  • A current, valid State of Colorado Principal License or must get it within 1 year of obtaining the role.
  • Valid Colorado Driver\'s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
  • 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.

About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
Learn more about Denver Public Schools
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1902
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