The Role
Improves elementary student achievement through literacy-focused professional learning, instructional coaching, school support, assessment-data analysis, and curriculum implementation. Leads learning cycles for teachers and leaders, models culturally sustaining instructional practices, supports multilingual learners, and partners with district academics and school directors. The role specializes in elementary humanities and promotes culturally responsive education, rigorous standards-based instruction, and measurable student outcomes.
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** Applications will be received until November 2, 2026. 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 improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. Will specialize in a specific content area: math, science, or humanities, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE).
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range is $76,211-$91,454. 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:
- In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of literacy-focused professional learning for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction
- Facilitates learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants
- Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback conversations
- Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support
- Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools
- Collaboratively develops professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
- Supports with district curriculum adoption and implementation
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related field required
- Master's Degree in Education or other related field preferred
- Four years elementary teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
- Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners and leading for Spanish Literacy (for Humanities specialists)
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices aligned to the science of reading research.
- 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
With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- Master's degree in Education or a related field
- Four years of elementary teaching experience in the relevant subject area
- At least two years of experience coaching other teachers
- Experience working in an urban school district with multilingual learners
- Experience leading Spanish literacy for humanities specialization
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices aligned with science of reading research
- Commitment to racial and educational equity and dismantling systemic oppression
- Permanent home address in Colorado while employed
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations
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The Company
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
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