Job Description
- Applications will be received until January 14, 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 delivering high-quality instructional resources, enhancing classroom practice, and scaling effective programs to increase student achievement and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. Focuses heavily on delivery of high-quality instructional materials through the lens of resource development, curation, refinement, implementation and continual improvement.
What DPS Offers You :
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.73,579 - $88,296 -. 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 the development, implementation and continual improvement efforts of curriculum aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards; ensures alignment of the social studies Colorado Academic Standards and content area curriculum with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards and Math Common Core State Standards; guides the implementation of the Common Core State Standards through social studies for all students; and applies instructional expertise to improving the effectiveness of core curriculum instruction in District schools, specifically including implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards, which are inclusive of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)Applies curriculum development expertise to setting criteria and building frameworks for developing rigorous Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) aligned curriculaAssesses the needs of core content areas, content area teachers, and school leaders and leads the development of resources to address those needs and increase the quality of instructionCreates and / or curates the development of units aligned to the rigor and depth of social studies content specific standardsEnsures strong alignment between standards / shifts, scope and sequence, and assessment items as well as vertical and horizontal alignment in social studies resourcesDevelops bodies of annotated student workCollaborates with other department staff in the management, development, and analysis of district-supported assessmentsRevises social studies curriculum based upon student outcomes and implementation feedbackDevelops research-based recommendations for instructional strategies, professional development, and assessments to increase the quality of teaching and learning in social studiesDeeply analyzes student achievement data (student work samples, interim assessments and performance-based assessments) to determine how to better develop materials and provide targeted, high quality teacher supportsAnticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to ensure success of overall curriculum programs as well as specific projectsDevelops strategies and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for individual projects that are easily translated into individual work goals and deliverables for other team membersCreates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly, using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion by holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlinesWhat You'll Need :
Bachelor's Degree - RequiredMaster's Degree - PreferredA teaching career with five (5) or more years of highly successful teaching experience; candidates with a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience with exceptional results will be considered if there is relevant prior work experienceTwo (2) or more years proven, multi-year track record of exemplary teaching achievement, especially the achievement of low-income, underrepresented / under-served studentsTwo (2) or more years experience in the design of standards-based curriculum and assessmentsKnowledge of how students learn in the designated curriculum focus and knowledge of best program practicesKnowledge of best practices in curriculum instruction and standards-based educationProficiency with Google suiteSuperior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisionsMeticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiencesCapable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuanceDemonstrated content area expertiseKnowledge of effective instructional programs and methodologies and experience in providing such instruction to meet Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado English Language Proficiency StandardsEmotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationshipsPassion for connecting with students and families in support of student success and a strong desire and willingness to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communitiesDemonstrated commitment to continuous professional learningLead 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.Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Salary : $73,579 - $88,296
