Denver Public Schools

SPECIALIST, MLE INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING

Denver Public Schools$81K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
  • 5 years of experience teaching or leading instruction for Multilingual Learners
  • Experience facilitating professional learning for adults
  • Commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and supporting equitable education for all students
  • Permanent resident of Colorado required
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role with or without accommodations

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver professional learning for educators focused on Multilingual Learners to enhance language teaching
  • Develop instructional resources aligned with district and state standards for effective MLL practices
  • Audit course content for alignment with Consent Decree and improvement of MLL best practices
  • Create differentiated professional learning pathways for varied MLL contexts
  • Analyze data to identify gaps in educator and student performance and guide program improvements
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems and processes for MLL instruction
  • Manage program operations including compliance, logistics, and reporting on MLL initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact the educational experiences of Multilingual Learners
  • Engagement in innovative professional learning practices
  • Collaboration with stakeholders dedicated to MLL initiatives
  • Work in a supportive environment focused on equity and inclusion
  • Access to professional development resources and tools
Full Job Description
Leads, designs, develops, and supports the implementation of professional learning that strengthens instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLL), across District and Charter programs. This role contributes to the creation of high-quality instructional materials and learning experiences, while supporting program coordination, continuous improvement, and alignment to district priorities and state and local Consent Decree compliance requirements.

What You'll Do:
• Design and deliver professional learning for educators (ECE-12) using expertise in Multilingual Learner (MLL) instruction to build capacity for high quality language teaching
• Develop aligned instructional resources (WIDA, Colorado Academic Standards, district priorities) that translate effective MLL practices into clear, actionable adult learning
• Audit and refine course content to ensure alignment with Consent Decree requirements, district goals, and MLL best practices
• Design differentiated professional learning pathways (e.g., Newcomer vs. Long-Term MLL frameworks)
• Analyze educator and student data (ACCESS, state assessments, surveys) to identify gaps and inform program improvements
• Lead continuous improvement by identifying root causes, optimizing systems/processes, and implementing sustainable solutions
• Design and deliver engaging online learning using adult learning theory and district platforms (e.g., Schoology, PowerSchool PL, Articulate 360, Google Workspace)
• Ensure accessibility and quality of materials, including alignment to learning objectives and WCAG 2.2 standards
• Manage program operations, including documentation, compliance (Consent Decree, audits), logistics, timelines, and reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support implementation of MLL initiatives, improve systems, and maintain SOPs aligned to state and district requirements
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
  • Five (5) years teaching or leading high quality instructional practices for Multilingual Learners
  • Experience facilitating or supporting professional learning for adults
  • 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.
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