CHIEF OF ACADEMICS

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Responsible for providing vision, strategic direction for curriculum instruction, college and career readiness, and multilingual education programs. Leads the planning and delivery of all academic and instructional programs and services to improve the academic achievement and learning of all students. Aligns academic programs based on best practices, District goals, and state standards. Reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools. As a values-based organization, achieves Board of Education Ends and goals through our shared commitment to Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun. Plans, assigns and supervises the work performed in the areas of responsibility; ensures compliance with District policy and practices and appropriate federal, state and local rules and regulations. The Chief of Academics must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's Degree in Education.
Ten (10) years of experience and leadership in urban school systems.
Seven (7) years of experience in Management.
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.

Responsibilities

Implements the Academic Supports Strategic Plan that is aligned with the District’s academic goals defined in the Denver Plan.
Ensures that the divisions within the department are working in a cohesive manner to successfully implement the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) in all District elementary, middle, and high schools.
Supervises staff, ensuring teams develop and deliver curricular and instructional programs and services for all content areas that are based on best practices and aligned with standards and that teachers and principals have the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver effective academic programming so that students receive a highly personalized, standards-based learning experience.
Aligns staffing and budget with the team’s strategies to ensure goals are achieved; executes financial and human resources management practices (with support from the Budget Office and Human Resources) to ensure resources are optimally used in support of student success.
Develops systems to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the team and other District departments; engages the Instructional Superintendents to enthusiastically support the implementation of academic programming.
Remains knowledgeable about and shapes research and best practices regarding leadership and management, implementation of standards, adult learning, personalized learning and student assessments; effectively share knowledge and expertise.
Strategically manages multiple grants and relationships with grant funders, as needed.