Job Description
GRANT FUNDED ENDS JUNE 1, 2027
- Applications will be received until February 1, 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 :
Support and implement the direct services, initiatives and supports related to restorative practices through the department of Student Equity and Opportunity. Supports our vision to help school leaders create the conditions so that every single classroom and every district school is joyful, rigorous and personalized and our mission to work to eliminate the structural opportunity gaps that negatively impact our students. Support school and district cultures that are data-driven and learning-centered.
What DPS Offers You :
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.68,448 - $82,139 . 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 :
Provides various support and conducts activities related to logistics, reporting, training, communications, and processes. Participates in the planning and implementation of new initiativesAssesses and troubleshoots escalated problems and applies expert understanding to resolve complex challenges of stakeholders; focuses on root cause identification in order to achieve systemic and sustainable improvement. Approves and documents exceptions for compliance record keeping and reportingEnsures appropriate key stakeholder involvement in planning, goal-setting, and implementation to achieve buy-in of work products. Ensures purposeful, positive and professional interactions and relationships with all stakeholders; enables consistent application of work products across the districtIdentifies opportunities for improvement, prioritizes, and recommends solutions to management. Implements approved enhancements to ensure consistency across the district. identifies opportunities to reduce costs; analyzes available data, trends, and feedback, and ensures compliance with expectations for optimal operation and goal achievementProvide leadership in developing, documenting and implementing departmental practices, policies, and procedures according to best practices for restorative interventions and support across the district. Provide technical consultation and guidance to school teams to identify the application of RP to support the needs of all students and students with behavioral challenges and effectively meet identified needs in the school setting. Provide guidance to school leadership in organizing and managing RP staffDevelop and implement strategies to engage families, community members and DPS departmental leadership in restorative practices. Work collaboratively with principals, Instructional Superintendents, Student Equity and Opportunity departmental staff, school staff, other district divisions, as well as community groups and organizationsEnsure accurate documentation and reporting of student discipline data for restorative practices across the district. Ensure adequate processes and systems for collection of program related data. Compile and distribute appropriate program data to schools and district leadership to inform and support school and network successDevelop and implement a training plan that effectively implements evidence based restorative practices throughout the district according to implementation guide and benchmarking toolCoordinate meetings between school cohorts, school-based restorative practice coordinators, and discipline building leaders. Coordinate cohort gatherings to share successes and refine programming. Coordinate monthly meetings and facilitate ongoing communications among team members to discuss best practices and strategies for reaching organizational, program and individual goalsWhat You'll Need :
High School Diploma or GED - RequiredBachelor's Degree - Social work, Counseling, Teaching, Mental Health, Criminal / Juvenile Justice or equivalent experience - PreferredOne (1) or more years of experience managing programs, processes and department budgetsKnowledge with Google SuiteEffective time management and organizational skillsEffective communication skillsStrong attention to detailEffectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlinesThe ability to take responsibility for one's own performanceWork collaboratively with others on a teamAptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environmentExperience providing program supervision and training and facilitationExperience with organizational budget management, preferredKnowledge of restorative practices, behavior intervention, support and consultationKnowledge on national Social Emotional Learning landscape, MTSS, Implementation Practice and innovationKnowledge in Spanish proficiency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)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.
Salary : $68,448 - $82,139
