What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT SPECIALIST, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING position at Denver Public Schools?

Job Description

Applications will be received until December 15, 2024 . 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 executes on major projects and events within the department. Organizes goals / projects and brings them to life through : logistics and operational planning, organization, and project management. Responsible for implementing project management and goal tracking tools in collaboration with other team members and departments as needed. In addition, helps to create and implement strategies for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of PL services.

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 : $63,671 - $76,406 . 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 :

Lead collaboration with other district-wide central office departments in the achievement of Professional Learning (PL) Team and district-wide goals, particularly regarding space usage and operational planning for district-wide professional learning.

Work with the leadership and Professional Learning staff to identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the department's work and lead the implementation of those opportunities.

Lead the implementation of project management processes with PL projects, specifically related to PL events and logistics.

Manage strategic projects in the PL team, including, but not limited to, the Professional Learning Shared Space, and centrally-led district professional learning days and weeks.

Manage purchasing, supplies and contracts for PL events and PL team.

Manager partnerships with internal and external vendors to ensure operational needs are met for all PL events.

What You'll Need :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Three (3) or more years experience in project management and / or operations planning.

Experience and proficiency of Microsoft Office / Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Slides and especially Google Sheets.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

Effective communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.

The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.

Work collaboratively with others on a team.

Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.

Work experience in education is preferred.

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 : $63,671 - $76,406

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