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Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education (2026-2027 School Year) [Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools · Denver, CO · 4 days ago
Education$78k–$93k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Campus Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) is responsible for leading coaching efforts for teachers at their school site, supporting academic outcomes, and aligning with DSST’s mission-driven goals.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency about achievement for ALL students and prepare them for post-secondary success.
  • Pursue solutions with tenacity that maximize student achievement.
  • Model professional maturity and emotional constancy in stressful situations, bringing out the best in others, seeking solutions, and positively motivating teachers.
  • Coach and develop teachers to achieve excellent academic outcomes for students.
  • Lead consistent, high-quality coaching in alignment with DSST’s coaching vision.
  • Work with teachers to plan ahead for their year-long courses using DSST’s pacing calendars, unit plans, and daily lesson materials.
  • Develop teachers to effectively implement DSST curriculum.
  • Facilitate Lesson Internalization Coaching Meetings to develop teachers’ instructional practice within the context of their curriculum.
  • Use DSST’s centralized coaching tools to track all coaching meetings, observations, and action steps.
  • Maintain an awareness of how course content prepares students for a high school college preparatory program.
  • Facilitate Practice Clinics & Real Time Coaching to urgently develop teacher instructional practice.
  • Create, maintain, and update whole-school, grade-level, and teacher-level student academic and assessment records and reports.
  • Lead the execution of the school’s assessment program, including testing schedules, required staff training, and adhering to district and state requirements.
  • Develop teachers in their regular analysis and action planning in response to assessment data.
  • Monitor overall school data and progress towards goals.
  • Manage school and staff member decisions that come from data analysis.
  • Develop and execute the Professional Learning vision for your school.
  • Lead professional development that is objective-aligned, engaging, and grounded in adult learning theory.
  • Identify and arrange for staff development opportunities related to core instructional practices, standards-based assessments, and content areas.
  • Manage and execute staff meetings.
  • Manage and execute Professional Learning Days.
  • Build relationships with teachers and other members of the administration team to positively impact school culture and results.
  • Co-manage department chairs to ensure effective outcomes within departments.
  • Recruit and hire school faculty.
  • Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment.
  • Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide standards, curriculum, and assessment documents.
  • Work with DSST Home Office to create network-wide new teacher professional development; create school-specific new and returning teacher professional development.
  • Serve as a core member of the Instructional Leadership Team at your school.
  • Participate in DSST’s Instructional Leadership Development program.
  • If applicable, teach course(s) within the school.
  • If applicable, act as a student advisor for a group of students.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • At least 3 years 6th-12th grade teaching experience required.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and lead adults to successful outcomes.
  • An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives.
  • A desire to grow personally and professionally in one’s practice of becoming an anti-racist educator.
  • Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve.
  • A proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

Qualifications

  • Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in using technology and software relevant to the role.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts. Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader. Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish. Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave. Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine-filled state.

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