COORDINATOR, LICENSING

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

21h•$57,069 - $68,484

About The Position

The Coordinator, Licensing supports individuals, teams, and departments by facilitating and regulating activities and work streams, carrying out assigned tasks according to established procedures, and providing a high degree of customer service. The role supports broader departmental priorities through non-technical execution of work in a specific area of responsibility. The position ensures compliance with Denver Public Schools policies and Colorado State licensing requirements for school-age Discovery Link and early childhood Little Links programs. It manages business activities, supports special projects, addresses complex issues within the Extended Learning Care Site (ELCS) department, and oversees operational procedures to meet licensing standards and maintain and enhance program quality.

Requirements

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
Hold a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Qualified as a School-Age or Child Care Center Director.
Degree in Early Childhood Development or a related child-focused field.

Responsibilities

Conduct site audits focused on safety and program quality.
Support the department manager in responding to regulatory violations and maintaining proactive site compliance.
Process licensing requirements in a timely manner, including verifying state-mandated qualifications for new hires, internal promotions, transfers, and job changes.
Maintain accurate and compliant children’s records, staff files, and internal documentation according to state licensing regulations.
Monitor and communicate changes to state licensing requirements to relevant staff and stakeholders.
Assist in developing and delivering staff training, including new employee orientation, focused on licensing standards and internal audit procedures.
Maintain department personnel files and databases, ensuring required licensing, background-check, and mandatory-training documentation complies with state regulations, district policy, and FERPA guidelines.
Communicate efficiently and effectively with department leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison to the department as needed and/or in the department manager’s absence.