What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Curriculum Implementation Specialist position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION: Science Curriculum Implementation Specialist
LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO
SALARY: $77,500 - $94,500 with up to 10 years of aligned experience
STATUS: 1 year fixed term contract– Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START AND END DATES: July 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DSST is rolling out a curriculum for our Middle School science program. The Curriculum Implementation Specialist will be the champion of this implementation in order to ensure that 100% of schools implement this curriculum effectively:
- Implement the vision for curriculum implementation in Science and co-taught Science/ELD, including systems for internalization of curriculum materials, lesson preparation, etc..
- Plan the execution of curriculum training in collaboration with curriculum vendors and home office content directors.
- Conduct quarterly observations of curriculum implementation in all middle school science classrooms.
- Conduct quarterly partnership meetings at all schools with school instructional leaders in order to build a shared bar for instructional excellence and develop leader capacity for excellent implementation of curriculum
- Support 2-4 strategically identified schools bi-weekly through the development of instructional leaders
- Facilitate content professional development throughout the year designed to improve curriculum implementation for both teachers and leaders
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other Home Office leaders to achieve equitable outcomes for all students in middle school Science.
- Partner with the MLE department to ensure integration of ELD into science classrooms and ensure supporting systems like coaching & co-teaching are executed in alignment with our vision.
- Partner closely with School Directors and other instructional leaders on curriculum implementation and analysis and action planning to further student outcomes.
- Present progress of implementation of curriculum to Senior Leadership of the organization
- Managing a curriculum implementation plan alongside a team of science & ELD leaders.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
- 7 Years of Professional Experience in Education
- Central office leadership experience implementing curriculum at the school or central office level.
- Master’s degree in Content or Education field preferred
- Experience with strategic planning and implementation, resource development and allocation, personnel and faculty development, management, and initiation of change;
- Experience in developing & leading curriculum implementation
- Demonstrated experience in coaching and development of leaders
- Experience in curriculum development and new program development; skill in developing curriculum and educational programs, both academic and technical educational programs;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a school or charter management organization
- 5 years of professional education experience
- 3 years demonstrated curricular expertise
- Depth of knowledge in NGSS and phenomena based teaching curriculum and assessment in science
- Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in middle school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
- Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, DSST’s mission and purpose, teaching and learning, and student success;
- Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
- Proven track record of driving to results in content area(s)
- Previous school leadership required, ideally in a high performing school context
- Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development
- Skill in identifying problems, analyzing data and making recommendations;
- Skill in acquiring, allocating and managing resources;
- Skill in developing strategic instructional goals and objectives;
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 with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 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! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process
here
.WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out
why our teachers love working at DSST
as well as our benefits website
to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.- Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
- Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy11 weeks off per yearpaid PTO (from Day 1!)
- Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
- DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
- Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
- Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs.Read more here.
- And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them
here
and earn $500 if they are hired!EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $77,500 - $94,500
