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Job Description
** Applications will be received until July 14, 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:
Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continual improvement efforts of instruction and curriculum aligned to Colorado Academic Standards. Develops and delivers high-quality instructional resources, enhanced classroom practice, and scales effective programs to increase student achievement and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. Focuses heavily on delivery of high-quality instructional materials through the lens of resource development, curation, refinement, implementation and continual improvement.
What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $73,579 - $88,296 . 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:
•Contributes to the development of a coherent instructional program that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards; creates and/or curates development of units aligned to the rigor and depth of content specific standards; applies curriculum development expertise to setting criteria and building frameworks for developing rigorous Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) aligned curricula; and applies instructional expertise to improving the effectiveness of core curriculum and instruction, specifically including implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards
•Assesses needs of core content areas, content area teachers, and school leaders and leads development of resources to address those needs and increase the quality of instruction
•Ensures strong vertical and horizontal alignment in visual arts resources
•Develops bodies of annotated student work
•Collaborates with other department staff in the management, development, and analysis of District-supported assessments and provides support and training for administration, reporting, and data use of assigned assessments
•Revises curriculum based upon student outcomes and implementation feedback
•Develops research-based recommendations for instructional strategies, professional development, and assessments to increase the quality of teaching and learning
•Deeply analyzes student achievement data (student work samples, assessments and performance-based assessments) to determine how to better develop materials and provide targeted, high quality teacher supports
•Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to ensure success of overall curriculum programs as well as specific curriculum projects; develops strategies and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for individual projects that are easily translated into individual work goals and deliverables for other team members
•Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; drives project completion by holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines
•Builds relationships and liaises with various internal departments to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external stakeholders
•Assists with the development and facilitation of professional learning related to content, instructional pedagogy, and language development
•Supports schools and teachers in understanding and implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards for Visual Arts; analyzes and engages teachers in delivering effective instructional practice through classroom observation, data analysis, and examination of student work; provides clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice
•Leads, develops, and facilitates professional learning for teachers and colleagues that will deepen and broaden depth of knowledge of standards implementation and collaborates with Teacher Leaders to develop and facilitate professional learning communities that support standards implementation
What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree - Major in an area of curriculum focus - Required
• Master's Degree - Major in an area of curriculum focus - Preferred
• Five (5+) plus years of a teaching career with highly successful teaching experience; candidates with a minimum of two years of teaching experience with exceptional results will be considered if there is relevant prior work experience
• Two (2+) plus years proven, multi-year track record of exemplary teaching achievement, especially the achievement of low-income, underrepresented/under-served students
• Two (2+) plus years experience in the design of standards-based curriculum and assessments
• Knowledge of how students learn in the designated curriculum focus and knowledge of best program practices
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum instruction and standards-based education
• knowledge with Google workspace including Google drive, Google docs, sheets, etc.
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences
• Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance
• Demonstrated content area expertise
• Knowledge of effective instructional programs and methodologies and experience in providing such instruction to meet Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards
• Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships
• Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success and a strong desire and willingness to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
• Knowledge of second language acquisition in the curriculum content areas preferred
• Proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish highly desirable
• 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.