OFFICE OF SCHOOLS
Traditional 233 work days per year
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $102,685 - $125,771
This is a temporary position. 1 to 2 year position.
**Please note: Applications will be received until April 26, 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.**
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Assigned to a central office position at the same level as a Principal but assumes responsibilities that are of a different assignment. For a one year term, this role supports a department/division with an organizational project initiative.
- Leads one to two dedicated projects in partnership with the assigned department and/or the School's Division that are determined based on the immediate needs and priorities of the District; supports and task-manages multiple design processes.
- Represents the division as a whole by providing principal voice on key district initiatives and strategies; participates in district planning and advisory committees and dedicates time to developing strategies, processes, and tools to support implementation of priorities.
- Designs and creates integrated systems and processes that drive ongoing improvements to meet both strategic and tactical goals.
- Creates and builds collaborative relationships and proactive communication channels between the District, functions, departments and external stakeholders.
- Develops leadership across functions and teams; coaches and supports school leaders, Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) and regional leadership teams through project implementation.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, Board of Education policies and regulations.
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of management responsibility experience
- Four (4) or more years experience as a school leader serving high needs students.
- Experience designing and developing adult professional learning and coaching
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy.
- Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others.
- Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.
- Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.
- Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of District Human Resources and other departmental policies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs. Google Sheets, Google Slides.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
Additional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
About Denver Public Schools:
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.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.