Senior Manager, Instructional Leadership Development

About the role

Support Instructional Leadership Teams
Provide strategic guidance and support to instructional leadership teams across the network to ensure alignment with DSST’s desired outcomes and teaching and learning strategies.
Develop and facilitate professional development sessions aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of instructional leaders.
Collaborate with school leaders to identify needs and implement tailored support plans to strengthen instructional leadership practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement Coaching Practices
  Lead the development and implementation of a coaching model that supports teachers' professional growth and improves instructional practices.
  Build out a new coach onboarding plan that supports the development and ongoing support of new instructional coaches.
  Train instructional leaders and coaches in effective coaching techniques and practices that are grounded in research and proven to impact teaching and learning positively.
  Facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources across the network to promote a culture of collaborative professional learning.
• Network-wide Support, Collaboration, and Progress Monitoring
  Work closely with other members of the Schools and Academic Leadership Team to ensure coherence and alignment of instructional leadership development initiatives with curricular frameworks and teaching standards.
  Collaborate with content teams to ensure coaches are receiving on-the-ground, content-based support implementing instructional coaching PD.
  Participate in the design and implementation of systems and processes for monitoring the impact of instructional leadership practices on teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
  Engage in regular data review and analysis to inform strategic decisions and adjust support strategies as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence, a commitment to student achievement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Bachelor’s degree
  Master’s degree in Education field preferred
• 6+ years of professional experience in education
  Instructional coaching experience required
• Demonstrated excellence in leading professional development
  Track record of developing leaders across lines of difference
• Evidence of developing and executing against a strategy with strong results
• Previous school leadership strongly preferred, ideally in a high performing school context

Skills

• Strong character, passion for excellence, commitment to student achievement and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in professional development and coaching
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

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.
• Taking care of your whole human: 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.

Pay

$80,000 - $97,500 based on up to 10 years of relevant experience

Schedule

Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)