Job Description
- Applications will be received until February 26, 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 :
Develops and implements a vision to build a strong student culture in support of the school's innovation plan goals. Manages the school athletic program and leads student activities, integrating both into school culture work to increase student engagement and participation. Cultivates an inclusive school environment and creates and maintains shared norms for the school. Serves as a member of the school leadership team.
What DPS Offers You :
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.Salary Range . 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 :
Manages, supports, and evaluates an effective interscholastic school athletics program, overseeing all facets of sporting events / activities; adheres to all school, District, league and state association policies and procedures that relate athletic and non-athletic sponsored activity; and adheres to and upholds Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and District athletic regulations and guidelinesLeads and supports student activitiesMaintains consistent communication and develops strong school, family and community relationships to build trust and buy-in, increase engagement, and ensure that school culture norms are articulated and reinforcedCreates and sustains a culture of excellence and continual support for all teachers and students; facilitates staff professional development to ensure a positive and consistent school environment and cultureModels the school's mission and values for professional conduct; creates systems and processes that celebrate success and proactively address areas of needMeasures and ensures success for program goals; establishes and maintains systems for collecting and evaluating related school metricsConducts regular walk-throughs and assessments of program areasProvides coaching and feedback for athletic coaches and student activities staffWhat You'll Need :
Bachelor's degree minimumMaster's degree preferredThree years of experience as an educator and providing coaching and feedbackExperience planning and facilitating progressional development and leading an athletic departmentPrevious experience with behavior management and community engagement preferred.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.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.
