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POSITION : School Director (Principal)
GRADE LEVEL : Middle or High School
LOCATION : To be determined.
SALARY : $117,000 - $135,500 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!
STATUS : Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START : Summer 2025.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
- Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the school community to achieve outstanding performance in the school’s mission of preparing each student for college and success in the 21st century.
- DSST Mission Driven : Shares a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and preparing every student for four-year college.
- Demonstrates tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions that maximize student achievement.
- Inspires students, families, staff, and others to believe in and reflect the school’s mission, high expectations, and values.
- Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading the core model elements of DSST Public Schools.
- Effectively manage and support faculty and staff; supporting other members of the leadership team in their management and support of staff.
- Develop and communicate the School Plan : school’s systems, culture, and vision, and create a plan to achieve that vision.
- Serve as the point person for all students and families.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, EVALUATION, and LEADERSHIP
Oversee staff of the school, including recruitment, selection, performance and evaluation, management, retention support, and termination.Create a professional learning community in which teachers regularly collaborate to reflect on and refine curriculum and instruction at the school using achievement data, student work, and their own observations / experiences.Oversee curriculum implementation and assessment.Lead the school’s data driven instructional practice.Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards.Demonstrates ability to provide teachers with specific, actionable feedback on their performance.Manage teaching staff, including professional development, observations, curriculum development, staff communication, as well as scheduling and program decisions.Lead staff to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons.Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives.Work with staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction.Facilitate positive and strong adult culture.FAMILY and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Maintain communication and relations with the families of the school.Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement.Work with staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones.Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events.Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.Partner with school and network stakeholders to translate and execute a community engagement and recruitment plan into school-based strategies.STUDENT SUPPORT / SCHOOL CULTURE
Able to establish a school culture that is centered on core values that ultimately deeply cares for each student and staff member.Lead school-based Morning Meetings multiple times per month.Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of the school to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development.Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture.Oversee students’ academic and behavioral program.Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class.ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Work closely with the school’s Managing Director to drive results.Receive regular coaching and leadership development from the school's Managing Director.Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school.Participate in network wide events and celebrations.Serve on the DSST Public Schools School Director Team.Oversee school-wide strategic planning and problem solving.Manage with fiscal responsibility by developing a disciplined planning process that identifies the school’s highest-priorities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school and lead exemplary lives.Desire to grow both personally and professionally in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator.3 years teaching preferably in urban schools and / or communities.3 years of experience as a Dean Students, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, or Associate School Director or equivalent leadership role.Experience in a Principal / School Director Development Program.Evidence of driving meaningful and lasting results at the school level.WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Salary : $117,000 - $135,500
