Denver Public Schools

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, ACADEMICS

Denver Public Schools$75K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
  • Four years of teaching experience in relevant subject area
  • At least two years of coaching experience for teachers
  • Experience supporting racial and educational excellence
  • Experience in urban districts, especially with Multilingual Learners
  • Residency in Colorado required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and facilitate professional learning in math/science/humanities for schools
  • Set learning goals and engage in observations and coaching
  • Model effective culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders
  • Analyze assessment data to inform school support
  • Collaborate with a team to achieve student-level results
  • Develop coaching opportunities for teachers on best practices
  • Support district curriculum adoption and implementation

Benefits

  • A culture prioritizing equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun
  • Comprehensive time off and health and wellness benefits
  • Participation in PERA Retirement plans
Full Job Description
Job Description

** Applications will be received until April 17th. 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.
  • $75,457-$90,548. 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 math/science/humanities 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 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

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree or relevant subject area
  • Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
  • 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.
  • Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners and leading for Spanish Literacy (for Humanities specialists)
  • 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.


Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

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.
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