HIGH PRIORITY SCHOOL PARTNER

About the role

Leads school improvement strategies for a caseload of district-managed schools to achieve the goal of Great Schools in Every Neighborhood. Drives strategic school design and continuous school improvement at identified highest priority schools and the Tiered School Supports methodology for providing accelerated improvement, redesign and turnaround supports at low-performing schools so that all schools are continually improving, eliminating opportunity gaps and readying all students for college and career.

What DPS Offers

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive compensation, including a salary range of $108,333 - $132,686 annually.
• Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• Works with Director to implement school improvement processes for a group of district schools, developing and implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan aimed at improving student outcomes in designated schools.
• Leverages best practices for turnaround and school improvement in a system of intensive support for the highest needs schools.
• Collaborates with central office and school-based leadership to develop, implement and provide needed resources and services for students in alignment with the District’s school improvement plan.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics (e.g., school improvement, instructional and cultural systems, talent hiring and development, leadership coaching) to advise school staff on the proper course of action.
• Provides targeted support to highest needs schools, including high-quality coaching as it relates to school turnaround strategies, best practices and action plans.
• Maintains strong knowledge of and ensures compliance with district, state and federal policies and regulations.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of school leadership responsibility, including three (3) or more years as a Title 1 Principal.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

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.